Appeal After Woman, 24, Raped In Stroud

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Appeal After Woman, 24, Raped In Stroud

Police are appealing to the public for help in tracing a man who raped a woman in Stroud during the early hours of Saturday November 25 th.

The victim, a 24 year-old woman from Stroud, had been walking along Bisley Old Road at around 4am when she was approached by an unknown male who offered to walk her home.

As they walked up the road the man grabbed the woman and forced her into a residential garden before raping her.

The offender then left the scene on foot.

He is described as being between 25 and 29 years old, 5ft 8ins tall with a medium build and tanned or olive skin.

He spoke with a foreign accent and had short, tidy black hair that was gelled into spikes. He had brown eyes and was wearing a white top.

Anyone who recognises the description, or who has information about this incident, is asked to contact Stroud police on 0845 090 1234, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting incident number 127 of November 25.


Posted : 27/11/2006 12:16:40

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