CCTV released in Bristol rape investigation
A woman in her 50s was attacked in Castle Park in February
Police investigating the serious sexual assault of a woman in Bristol have published footage of a man they need to trace.
Officers from Avon and Somerset Police were called to Castle Park shortly before 3am on 19 February to reports a woman in her 50s had been raped.
It's alleged the victim met a man in the Old Market area before walking to the park, where she was attacked.
The footage shows a white man walking along a pavement wearing light brown trousers and a distinctive blue, green and purple jacket, with a rucksack on his back.
He is described as 5 foot 9 inches tall with short brown hair.
DC Bethan Crowley said: "While these sorts of incidents are rare, we take them incredibly seriously and have been working tirelessly to identify the offender.
"I'd like to praise the bravery of the victim in coming forward to report this.
"This incident has left her shaken-up and we will continue to provide support and updates through specially-trained officers.
"As part of our investigation, we have been thoroughly reviewing CCTV footage in the area and we are now releasing this footage to identify this man who we believe may have information which could help."
The investigation is being led by officers from Operation Bluestone, a team which specialises in the investigation of rape and sexual offences.
If you are a survivor of sexual assault, recent or non recent, there is lots of support available via this link.
You can also self-refer to The Bridge, a sexual assault referral centre open 24/7, 365 days a year via their website here, or by calling 0117 342 6999.
If you have any information on this incident or you recognise the man in the footage, it is asked you call 101 and quote the reference number 5224043502.