CCTV photos released as part of Bristol rape investigation
A teenage girl was attacked in the city centre last summer
Police investigating a rape in Bristol need help to identify three people they want to speak to.
It comes after a teenage girl was attacked in the city centre last summer.
Avon and Somerset Police say she met a boy who separated her from her friends and raped her in an alleyway.
Detective Constable Toby Hayes has called it a "truly awful offence" committed on an innocent young girl.
“We’ve worked tirelessly to investigate this incident but regrettably we are yet to identify the offender," he said.
“Due to nature of the offence and the ages of those involved we’ve been keen to protect them from this incident being reported in the media and talked about online however we have now reached a point in our inquiry where we need the public’s help."
The first CCTV photo depicts a young man dressed in all black, while a second photo has also been shared of an adult and young child; you can see both photos below.
Officers say they believe the pair may have witnessed part of the offence.
“We appreciate the images aren’t the best quality but we still hope someone might recognise those in them and help us obtain justice for the victim," DC Hayes said.
“We’ve been keeping the victim and her family updated throughout our investigation and have provided her with access to specialist support.
“What she went through was horrendous and I’d like to praise her for the bravery and courage she continues to show while we try to catch her attacker.”
If you have found this story distressing or have been a victim of sexual abuse yourself, there are many organisations out there offering help.
One such group is Avon and Somerset Rape and Sexual Abuse Support, who offer a telephone support service and online chat as well as other support.
You can access their website here.
