Leicestershire Police have released an image of a man officers wish to identify following an alleged indecency incident at Download Festival 2026.
The investigation relates to a report of two people allegedly behaving inappropriately while riding the Ferris wheel at the festival’s Donington Park site on Saturday 13 June.
Police confirmed that a woman has already been identified and voluntarily interviewed in connection with the incident. Officers are now appealing for help from the public as they attempt to identify the man pictured in the released image.
🚨 Officers Ask Festival-Goers for Help
Download Festival attracts tens of thousands of rock and metal fans to Donington Park every year, meaning plenty of people may have been in or around the fairground area when the alleged incident took place.
Police are asking anyone who recognises the man—or who believes they may have information that could assist the investigation—to contact them directly.
Anyone with information should contact PC 39 Georgia Wood by calling 101 or through the Leicestershire Police online reporting service.
Those getting in touch should quote crime reference:
26*346427
📱 Avoid Social-Media Speculation
Although stories from festival weekends can spread across Facebook, TikTok and group chats faster than a campsite rumour about a secret band, this remains an active police investigation.
Members of the public should therefore avoid naming individuals, sharing unverified claims or attempting to conduct their own online investigation.
Anyone with genuine information should pass it directly to Leicestershire Police so officers can establish the full circumstances surrounding the report.
🖤 The Riff Report Says
Download is supposed to be about huge riffs, muddy boots, questionable food purchases and trying to remember where you pitched your tent after twelve hours in the arena.
Festival chaos might be part of the weekend, but alleged behaviour that results in a police investigation is a different matter entirely.
The fairest and most responsible course of action is to allow officers to carry out their enquiries without speculation or an online witch hunt.
Anyone who witnessed the incident—or who can assist with identifying the man in the police appeal—is urged to contact Leicestershire Police.
Call 101 and quote crime number 26*346427.
