Avon and Somerset Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen a woman walking alone in rural areas of North Somerset earlier this month to contact them
A teenage girl was allegedly raped as she walked through a rural village.
Police have launched an urgent appeal for witnesses after girl reported she had been attacked in the Rooksbridge area of North Somerset at around 1am on March 16.
She managed to flee the scene before being helped by a member of the public, who officers say they have since spoken to. A 25-year-old man arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
Avon & Somerset Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen a woman walking alone in the area earlier this month. Officers want to speak to drivers who were in the Rooksbridge, Loxton, Sevier Road and Axbridge areas between 6am and 7.45am who may have dashcam footage or information that could assist the investigation.
Neighbourhoods’ Inspector Charmaine Dyne said: “A thorough investigation is underway, and we remain in contact with the victim who has been offered access to specialist support services.
“We would also particularly like to speak to a woman, who was described as wearing a lanyard and being in the company of a small child, who was approached by another woman who asked for directions to Bridgwater.
“We want to remind people that any violence towards women and girls will not be tolerated, and any victim of a sexual offence will be heard, believed, and supported.”
