Rape Investigation: Witnesses Needed in North Somerset

0:00On March 27, police and North Somerset are investigating a rape that happened in the Rooksbridge area around 1 a.m. on Monday, March 16. The victim, a woman in her late teens, managed to get away and was helped by a passerby shortly after. Now, officers are urging anyone who saw a woman walking alone in rural spots there earlier this month to come forward. They're especially keen to speak with a woman wearing a lanyard who was with a small child. Another woman approached her that morning asking for directions to bridge water. Drivers in Rooksbridge, Lockston, Sevier Road, or Axbridge between 6 a.m. and 7.45 a.m. might have seen something or have dashed cam footage. That could help. A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape but has been released on conditional bail while the probe goes on. The attack has shaken the local community and police are stressing their commitment to supporting victims of sexual offenses. Investigators have reviewed CCTV, knocked on doors and gathered witness statements already.

1:02They're offering specialist services to the victim and keeping in close touch as they build the case. If you have any details no matter how small, call 101 with reference number 5226072295 or reach. Crime Stoppers anonymously on 080055111. Your info can make all the difference.