NewsDevon and Cornwall PolicePolice have launched an urgent appeal to identify a suspect after a child was sexually assaulted in woodland in Plymouth.14:37, 29 Jun 2026Police have launched an urgent appeal to identify a suspect after a child was sexually assaulted in woodland in Plymouth.Officers were called to reports of a sexual assault in Ham Woods at around 3.45pm on June 25.The victim is being supported while police enquiries continue to identify and locate the suspect.Devon and Cornwall Police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward as detectives continue their investigation.A spokesperson for the force said: "Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault on a child that took place at around 3.45pm on Thursday 25 June in Ham Woods, Plymouth."The victim is being supported by officers at this time."Enquiries to identify and locate the suspect are ongoing."If anyone has any information that may assist police please contact 101 or our website quoting reference 50260163994."Article continues belowAnyone who witnessed the incident or has information which could assist the investigation is urged to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Devon and Cornwall Police