Police release photo after girl, 15, is sexually assaulted at Derbyshire music festival
Police say they would like to speak with the man pictured in connection with the incident
Police investigating an allegation that a 15-year-old girl was sexually assaulted while she was in the crowd of a Derbyshire music festival have released this image of a man they would like to speak to.
The sexual assault is alleged to have taken place at Bloodstock Festival, a heavy-metal music festival, as an act was performing on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
Sharing details of the incident today (Monday, Septmber 14, 2026), a Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Officers investigating a sexual assault at a music festival have released a picture of a man we would like to speak with in connection with the incident.
“A 15-year-old girl reported that she was sexually assaulted by a man in the crowd during a band’s performance at the Bloodstock Festival at Catton Park in Walton-on-Trent between about 10pm and 10.40pm on Saturday 8 August. “
The man police believe may be able to help withe the police probe is slim and has long brown hair.
He was wearing a long dark shirt and long trousers.
Anyone who knows the man, or has any information about the incident, is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using one of the methods below.
• Website – They have crime reporting tools on their website: https://orlo.uk/erLq4
• Facebook – send them a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
Quote incident number 26*473957 when you get in touch.
CrimeStoppers can also be contacted on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the Crimestoppers website: https://orlo.uk/QoVVA