- Teenager spotted a man following and watching her numerous times in Oxford
- Detectives say the stalking began in October 2017 and lasted until few days ago
- They released image of man they want to speak to in connection with incidents
A CCTV image released by police of a man officers want to speak to in connection with an eight-month stalking campaign
Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to about an eight-month stalking campaign involving a teenage girl.
The 17-year-old spotted a man following and watching her on multiple occasions as she walked around Oxford city centre.
Detectives say the stalking, which began in October 2017 and continued until a few days ago, had frightened the young girl.
Officers released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incidents.
Investigating officer Police Constable Laura Goodban of Thames Valley Police said: ‘The victim was left feeling shaken up and frightened by these incidents.
‘On numerous occasions the victim has described a man watching and then following her through the city.
‘We would like to speak to the man pictured in this CCTV image as he may have information about these incidents
‘We would also like to appeal to anyone who may have witnessed someone behaving in this way.
‘We take the offence of stalking very seriously and strongly encourage victims to report any instances.’
Oxford is best known for its prestigious and historic university – the oldest in the English-speaking world.
The city’s main shopping attraction is the 800,000 square foot Westgate centre, which hosts more than 100 stores.
Oxford city centre, where the teenager claims she has been followed around by a man since October 2017
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