West Mercia Police are stepping up patrols in Hereford, particularly during the overnight period, following reports of women being followed by a man in the city.
West Mercia Police issued the following statement earlier this week:
“We are appealing for any witnesses or people in the area who may have CCTV/Dash Cam footage following an incident on Belmont Road on the evening of 2nd January at approx 21:35.
“A female has been approached and followed by a male who is described as 6ft, Olive Skinned, Slim Build with approximately 3/4 weeks of stubble/beard growth. The male is believed to have walked from the Poole Close area and approached the female near to Farm Foods.
“He has then followed her for a short time and left the area running up Belmont Road towards the bridge.
“Anyone with any information or footage should contact police immediately with reference 00529_I_02012022.”
Since this appeal was launched, a number of people have commented on social media pages, including Your Herefordshire, stating that something similar had happened to them.
Police in Hereford have responded by stepping up foot patrols in the city, with Hereford Cops tweeting the following yesterday evening (Tuesday):
