Police chiefs have been accused of putting political correctness ahead of public safety after issuing an appeal for witnesses following a sex attack – but failing to mention that the wanted man was wearing women’s clothing.
Hertfordshire police called for public help after a victim was left traumatised by a late-night assault in Bishop’s Stortford in December.
But they made no reference to the attacker’s gender or appearance, saying only they wanted to hear about ‘anyone acting suspiciously in the area’.
Read article: Police issue appeal for a sex attacker without mentioning suspect was man wearing a woman’s clothes | Daily Mail Online
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