Police release e-fit of man wanted over sex attack on Sheffield estate
Police draw up e-fit in search for suspect
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman on a Sheffield estate.
He struck in the Winn Gardens area of Middlewood on July 19, 2025.
Detectives investigating the incident have now released an e-fit of the suspect.
Police said in a statement: “On February 24, 2026, we received a report that on July 19, 2025, a man approached a woman in a premises in Winn Gardens, Sheffield.
“It is reported that he then grabbed the woman's foot before sexually assaulting her.
“Officers launched an investigation as soon as the report was made to us and have conducted initial lines of enquiries so far.
“Officers continue to support the victim and we have worked with her to create an e-fit image of the suspect.”
The suspect is described as a black man, aged about 20, 6ft tall, and of medium build. He had short dark hair, a short dark beard, and was wearing a reddish waist length open leather jacket and blue jeans.
Police say they are keen to hear from anyone who may know who he is or have information about him.
If you recognise him or can help with the investigation, you can pass information to police via their online live chat, our online portal or by calling 101.
Officers ask anyone who contacts them to quote investigation number 14/40993/26 when they get in touch.
You can access the online portal here: https://orlo.uk/Y02oH
Alternatively, if you prefer not to give your personal details, you can stay anonymous and pass on what you know by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers.
Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete an anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.