A woman was reportedly raped in Bristol and police have launched an investigation. Avon and Somerset Police have released a CCTV image of a good Samaritan who came to the aid of the victim after she was raped in the early hours of Friday, March 15.
The victim, a white woman aged in her 40s, had hurt her ankle earlier and was sitting outside Broughton House on Somerset Street, Redcliffe, just before 1am. A man approached her and offered to help her home, before he carried her to Clarence Road and raped her near Spencer House.
Police said the man in the image may have helped the woman after the attack. He can be seen walking along Bedminster Parade at around 1.55am, not long after leaving the victim near ASDA Bedminster. He's described as wearing a light-coloured jacket and jeans and carrying a bag.
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The suspect is described as being in his twenties and white. He was wearing black clothing with his head and face covered by a scarf.
Avon and Somerset Police said: "The man who helped the woman to ASDA, or anyone else with information which could help the investigation, is asked to call 101 and give the reference 5224066648. Alternatively contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously by calling 0800 555 111, or online here.
"The woman has been offered specialist support. Help is available for victims of rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent. People can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7 365 days a year. Visit their website The Bridge - Help after rape and sexual assault (thebridgecanhelp.org.uk ) or call 0117 342 6999.
"There are also details of charities and organisations with expertise in supporting victims here.
"If you feel unsafe in a public place you can report it via the StreetSafe tool StreetSafe | Police.uk ( www.police.uk ). The tool helps to inform our approach to protecting women and girls and allows police and partners to target particular areas of concern."
