Police investigate rape at Bristol nightclub
A woman was attacked at Lakota in St Pauls back in June
Police in Bristol have released photos of a man they need to trace after a serious sexual assault in a nightclub.
It's been revealed a woman in her 30s was raped while on a night out in Lakota in St Pauls back on Wednesday 1 June, sometime between 2am and 4am.
The man in the CCTV image is described as black, in his mid-20s, of average build with a full beard and moustache.
He is shown wearing a gold or yellow durag head covering and wearing a black hooded top with white writing down the left arm and an image across the chest.
Detective Inspector with Avon and Somerset Police Andy Fox, has called it a "horrifying incident" on a night out with friends.
“She has shown incredible strength and bravery in reporting this to us and we’re ensuring she has access to any support services she needs," he said of the victim.
“A large number of enquiries have been completed since this incident in the summer and we are now in a position to release CCTV of a man who we hope can aid our investigation.
“We’d like to reassure the public that we believe this to be an isolated incident at this time, but would urge anyone who can help provide information as to who this man is, or witnessed this incident, contacts us or Crimestoppers.”
If you do recognise the man in the image or were at the club on June 1 and witnessed something, the police ask you call 101 and quote the reference number 5222129375.
Officers are also urging anyone else who has ever been a victim of rape or sexual assault, either recent or historic, to come forward.
Victims of rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent, can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7 365 days a year via their website here, or by calling 0117 342 6999.
You can also visit www.thisisnotanexcuse.org for details of charities and organisations who are experts in supporting victims.