Appeal after Report of Rape in Middlesbrough

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Author: Micky WelchPublished 11th Sep 2024

Around 4am today, Wednesday 11th September, a woman reported a rape in Albert Park in Middlesbrough.

A male made off from the scene and enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

The woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

The suspect is described as a black male, around 30 years of age, of slim build, around 4ft 11” to 5ft 2” tall, wearing a long, black parka jacket which is described as “scruffy” and he had his hood up. He was riding a pedal bike.

The man is believed to have been in the Gresham area prior to the incident; in the areas of Parliament Road, Linthorpe Road, Granville Road, Woodlands Road and Park Lane.

Officers would appeal to anyone in these areas to check private CCTV footage for a male matching the description.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact Middlesbrough CID on 101, quoting reference number 175064.

Footage can also be uploaded here: https://unitedkingdom1cpp-portal.digital-policing.co.uk/cleveland/appeal/appeal-after-report-of-rape-middlesbrough

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