Police Release E-Fit of Suspect After Woman Is Attacked and Strangled While Running Near Eton College

Police in England have released an e-fit image of a man they want to identify following a frightening attack on a female jogger near the prestigious Eton College. The woman, who is in her twenties, was reportedly struck on the head and placed in a headlock during the incident, which happened in broad daylight.

The assault took place at around 11:30 a.m. on October 28, 2026. The victim had been running along the Jubilee River before continuing onto Eton Wick Road in Eton, Berkshire. As she passed beneath a railway bridge, a man allegedly struck her on the head, causing her to fall to the ground.

The suspect then placed his right forearm around her throat and held her in a headlock. The woman screamed, prompting the attacker to flee the scene. She sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment, according to Thames Valley Police.

Investigators have described the suspect as a white man in his early twenties, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall, with short brown hair. He was reportedly wearing loose-fitting blue shorts and no shirt at the time of the attack. Police released an e-fit image on November 8 in the hope that someone would recognize the man and help officers trace him.

Thames Valley Police is urging anyone who recognizes the individual or has information about the incident to contact officers on 101, quoting reference number 43260448686. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can also contact Crimestoppers. Detectives are continuing their investigation as they seek to establish the circumstances surrounding the assault and identify the person responsible.

Source: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/40958345/woman-strangled-running-eton-college-efit/