Police on St. Kitts are currently investigating an incident in which a female was sexually assaulted.

The incident is reported to have taken place on Saturday 9^th November in the Basseterre area.

According to a police communiqué the incident was reported at about 12:30 a.m. with investigations revealing that a male assailant held the female at knife point, pulled her into nearby bushes and assaulted her.

The Police are making a special appeal to persons who might have any information regarding this incident to contact the Special Victims Unit (SVU) or your nearest Police Station or call the crime hotline at 707 if you have information that can lead to the apprehension of the perpetrator. 

Investigations into the matter are ongoing.