Incident and police appeal
Northamptonshire Police are investigating after a woman riding a horse was targeted by the driver of a white van on a country lane in West Northamptonshire on 14 July. The force says the episode happened shortly before 3pm on Puxley Road, Puxley, a lane near the A5 at Pottersbury.
According to the police, the van driver shouted at the rider as he passed and was then seen to be carrying out an indecent act. The rider stopped a passing motorist to ask for assistance and the force is particularly keen to trace that person, who may hold important information.
“The only description we have is that he was white, about 40 and had very short blond hair, possibly a skin head, and blue eyes,”
Officers have asked anyone who witnessed the incident, or who can identify the van or its driver, to get in touch. The force has provided several reporting routes for information.
How to contact police
- Call Northamptonshire Police on 101
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111
- Submit information online at www.northants.police.uk/RO or via crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information
When contacting police, officers ask that you quote incident number 26000430116. This ensures information reaches the investigating team promptly.
Local context and safety
Country lanes such as Puxley Road are used by a mix of riders, walkers and vehicles; incidents that intimidate or alarm riders can risk both personal safety and animal welfare. The police appeal highlights the value of bystander information — the rider's decision to stop a passing motorist has been singled out by detectives as potentially crucial to their enquiries.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Date | 14 July |
| Approximate time | Shortly before 3pm |
| Location | Puxley Road, Puxley (near A5 at Pottersbury) |
| Incident number | 26000430116 |
What the police are seeking
- Witnesses to the incident who were in the Puxley Road area around the stated time
- The motorist who was stopped by the rider and asked to assist
- Anyone who can identify the van or its driver from the description provided
Members of the public with information are urged to come forward to support the investigation. Providing timely details can assist officers in establishing the full circumstances and, where necessary, taking appropriate action.
