A WOMAN has allegedly been raped outside of a court, sparking a desperate manhunt for her attacker.
The attack reportedly took place outside the Portsmouth Combined Court Centre at around 3am to 4am yesterday.
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A police spokesperson has said: “We are conducting enquiries following the report of a rape of a woman in her 20s.
“The victim is being supported by specialist officers.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and officers are regularly patrolling the area.
“These patrols will continue over the weekend while our investigation continues.”
Authorities have urged anyone with more information to call 101, quoting 44250254877.
Passersby spotted a police cordon on Wednesday morning, which had been placed around the prison van.
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How to report a sexual assault
Contact a doctor or practice nurse at your GP surgery.
Contact a voluntary organisation, such as Rape Crisis, Women’s Aid, Victim Support, The Survivors Trust or Male Survivors Partnership.
Call the 24-hour freephone National Domestic Abuse Helpline, run by Refuge, on 0808 2000 247.
Speak to the rape and sexual abuse support line run by Rape Crisis England and Wales – you can call the helpline on 0808 500 2222 or use the online chat (both are free and are open 24 hours a day, every day of the year).
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