A WOMAN in her 30s was allegedly raped by a man whilst walking near a nature reserve.
The alleged incident happened between 11pm and midnight last Saturday next to Attlee Park in Bedlington.
Northumbria Police put out an appeal yesterday asking for witnesses who were on Horton Road at the time.
A post on social media said: “We received a report that a woman had been raped by a man – who she did not know – whilst she was walking along Horton Road towards Bedlington – next to Attlee Park.
“The offence is reported to have taken place between 11.25pm and midnight on Saturday.
“An investigation has been launched and the victim – a woman in her 30s – is being supported by our specially-trained officers.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage of Horton Road – and are asking for all footage from this area between 11pm and midnight to be submitted.
“The perpetrator is described as being ‘approximately 40 years old, around 5ft 6ins tall, slim build, with dark brown skin’.
“He is reported to have been wearing a slim, black puffer coat and workstyle or cargo trousers.”
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