An investigation into reports of a sex assault at a Norwich cemetery almost three years ago have been closed after the suspect could not be traced, it has emerged.
An area of Earlham Cemetery was taped off following reports a woman in her 20s had been sexually assaulted at about 6am on Sunday, November 4 2018.
The Dereham Road entrance to the graveyard was cordoned off while officers carried out their investigations.
Police have since identified a suspect who is believed to be living abroad and had made attempts to trace him although have been unable to locate him.
A Norfolk Police spokesman said: "We can confirm a suspect was identified but is believed to have left the country in 2019 and is living abroad.
"We've made a number of enquiries to trace him which have been unsuccessful.
"The investigation has been closed, subject to the suspect being found."
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