Overview

• Northumbria Police charged David Robson, 29, with sexual assault, attempted kidnap or false imprisonment with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and intentional strangulation.
• Two women reported being sexually assaulted on Barrack Road in Fenham at about 2am on August 23, with the incidents occurring roughly 15 minutes apart.
• Police say a passerby disturbed the suspect during the first reported assault, after which the man left the scene on foot.
• Both women are receiving support from specially trained officers, and police reminded the public of victims’ lifetime anonymity and urged against speculation that could affect court proceedings.
• Detectives cite a CCTV trawl, extra patrols, and a public witness appeal in the investigation and ask anyone with information to contact Northumbria Police via social media, the force website, or by calling 101.