Witness appeal after man charged with sexual assault of teenager

We are appealing for a witness to a reported sexual assault in Derby – as a man is charged in connection with the incident.

The incident occurred in the city centre on 8 November where a teenage girl reported being sexually assaulted.

Officers want to speak to a man who stepped out of his house and saw a man and a teenage girl wearing a distinctive red tracksuit and coat at around 6am on Leopold Street, The Avenue or Charnwood Street.

A man was arrested in connection with the incident and was subsequently charged with a number of alleged offences.

Loid Cleetus, of Hillsway, Littleover, Derby, was charged with intentional strangulation, assault by penetration, and two counts of sexual assault.

The 38-year-old was remanded in custody and appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on 15 November where he was remanded to prison and is scheduled for trial at Derby Crown Court on 6 May 2025.

If you are able to assist officers, please contact us using any of the below methods with reference 24*666839:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.