Witness appeal following rape at Goring Gap

Police are seeking witnesses to the rape of a woman on the beach at Goring Gap.

At about 8.30pm on Wednesday 24 August, a black man and the white woman parked a white van at Goring Gap and then walked a short distance, across the greensward, to the beach where the woman was raped.

The pair then returned to the van and drove off.

A 42-year-old man was later arrested on suspicion of rape. He was interviewed and released on bail until November 18 while enquiries continue.

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The woman did not require hospital treatment but is receiving welfare support from specially trained staff.

Detective Constable Owen Watkins said: “If you saw what happened or have any other information about the incident, please contact us via [email protected] or call 101, quoting serial 1741 of 24/08.”

Members of the public can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org.