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Knifepoint sex assault on man in toilet
A man was sexually assaulted at knifepoint in a public toilet by a teenager who ambushed him and forced him to withdraw cash after the attack.
The victim, a 26-year-old man, went into Colston Avenue public toilets, below Colston Tower, between 3pm and 4.30pm on Wednesday.
He was attacked by another male, believed to have been between 16-19 years old, from another cubicle.
The suspect threatened the victim with a knife before the sexual assault took place. After the assault, the suspect forced the man to withdraw cash, police said.
The suspect is described as a white male, of slim build, aged between 16–19 years old, with dark hair which was short on the sides.
He was wearing blue jeans and a black zip jacket with white stripes from the shoulders to the middle of the jacket.
Anyone with any information on this incident is asked to contact police on 101 with crime reference number 5216024765.
The Bridge provides 24/7, all year round medical care and emotional and practical support to anyone affected by rape and sexual assault in Bristol.
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