TWO sexual assaults which took place in Reading and Henley-on-Thames six months apart are being linked by police.

The first incident took place on Saturday, March 24 this year, in which a woman who was asleep in a hotel in Reading was sexually assaulted.

In the second incident, a different female victim was driven to a location between Henley and Marlow where she was raped and sexually assaulted.

The second incident was reported to police on Sunday, September 16, and a man from Reading, has been arrested and charged in connection with both incidents.

Police are now appealing for a possible witness, who may have spoken to the second woman, to come forward to help them with their enquiries.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Steve Fox, of Force CID based at High Wycombe police station, said: “We are trying to identify a witness to the second incident, who is possibly a farmer, who spoke to a woman between 7am and 8.30am on Sunday 16 September.

“The area is believed to have been somewhere between Henley and Marlow. This witness is urged to contact police, as we believe they may have important information with this to this investigation.

“This person can call 101, quoting reference 43180283696.

“I also believe there was a person walking his dog, and someone on a bicycle between these times on that Sunday who may have spoken to the victim.

“Again, if you believe that was you, please contact 101.”

Ade Peter Corrie Jerrie, 36, of Illife Close, Reading, was charged with one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault on Thursday, September 20.

He appeared before High Wycombe Magistrates' Court and was remanded in custody to appear at Aylesbury Crown Court on October 23.