A woman in her 20s was ‘raped’ after being approached by four men dressed in black in Bournemouth
A woman in her 20s was ‘raped’ after being approached by four bearded men all dressed in black in Bournemouth
- Woman says she was attacked by a gang in Bournemouth yesterday and raped
- The shocking attack happened in the early hours of a downtown side street
- Detectives say the men are described as Turkish with black beards
- Police are supporting the woman, in her 20s, and are appealing for witnesses
Police are investigating the ‘rape’ of a woman in her twenties after she was approached by four men in the early hours of yesterday morning.
Detectives are calling for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward following the reported attack in Bournemouth town centre.
Dorset Police received a report at around 3.05am on Sunday that a woman was approached by four unknown men at Wootton Gardens and later raped.
The group of men were described as Turkish with black beards and all wore black. The victim is assisted by specially trained officers.
Dorset Police received a report at around 3.05am on Sunday that a woman had been approached by four unknown men in Wootton Gardens, Bournemouth. She was then allegedly raped
A police cordon remains at the scene as forensic investigators carry out their work, with increased patrols to reassure residents
The location is a quiet cul-de-sac off Old Christchurch Road, which is Bournemouth’s main nightlife spot
The alleged attack took place in Wootton Gardens in Bournemouth (pictured)
Detective Inspector Katie Starkie said: ‘A full and detailed investigation has been launched by detectives and a cordon is in place at the scene.
“I appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw suspicious activity in the area to please come forward.
“I also urge residents with home CCTV or motorists who were traveling in the area with a dash cam to check their footage for anything relevant to help our investigation.
“This incident will naturally raise concern for the community, and I would like to remind the public that there will be an increased police presence in the town center as investigations continue.
“Officers may be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police online or by calling 101 and quoting reference number 55220176487.
Anyone wishing to give information anonymously can call Crimestoppers, an independent charity, on 0800 55 111 or report online.
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