Appeal for witnesses following rape in field in Oxford

It happened near to the Travelodge on Abingdon Road on Tuesday.

A field in Oxford.
Author: Luke ReeveyPublished 7th Nov 2024

Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a rape in Oxford.

A woman met a man near to the Travelodge on Abingdon Road at around 11.50pm on Tuesday (5th November).

They then walked together, at which point he led her to a field where she was sexually assaulted.

The victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

The offender is described as a man of black mixed heritage, around 35 to 37 years old, with beard, with dark black hair with a short back and sides.

He is thought to have ridden off on a bicycle and may have been carrying a blue/green delivery bag.

Detective Inspector Krista Thompson, said: “We are carrying out extensive enquiries following this incident and supporting the victim and working with her to gather further information.

“Further patrols have been put in place following this incident and members of the public will see a police presence while our enquiries are ongoing.

“We are asking anyone with information to please come forward and would ask people to please check their CCTV, or if they were driving in the area at around 11.50am to check any dash-cam footage they may have.

“If you have information please call 101 quoting reference 43240536294 or if you have dash-cam or CCTV footage please upload it to our dedicated page.”

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