Police appeal for witnesses after attempted rape

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape after an attack on a woman in Wombwell.

Detectives are appealling for witnesses after a report that a 30-year-old woman was attacked while walking her dog on a path alongside Hillies Golf Course, off Wentworth View, at around 5.20pm last Thursday.

A 41-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted rape on Friday has been released on bail, a police spokesperson said.

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Det Chief Insp Andrea Bowell, leading the investigation, said: “I would like to thank everyone who has spoken to us so far, but we are still keen to speak to anyone who was in the area of Wombwell park in the late afternoon or early evening of Thursday 11 November.

“If you saw anyone acting suspiciously, we want to know. If you were in driving on the roads around Hillies Golf Course and saw something that might be helpful, or have any dashcam footage, I urge you to get in touch.

“We have a number of specialist officers working on this investigation, and even the smallest piece of information can lead to a breakthrough.

“We understand how worried the community are by incidents of this nature, and I would like to assure everyone that this investigation remains my priority.

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“The victim is continuing to receive support from her family and specialist services.”

Anyone with any information should call 101, or submit a report using the online reporting portal, quoting incident number 649 of November 11.

Dashcam footage can be sent to [email protected].

Alternatively, you can stay completely anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers via their website Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling their UK Contact Centre on 0800 555 111.

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