Teenage girl raped in 'distressing' incident prompting police investigation

An investigation has been launched after a teenager was raped in public.

Police were called at 3.09pm on Sunday, August 23 with reports that a 14-year-old girl was raped by a man she did not know in an area of trees off the Wide Lane roundabout, Swaythling.

The man has been described as pale/sandy skin, tall, skinny and aged in his 30s or 40s. He has blonde, greasy curtain style hair which was slicked back, a dirty-blonde inch-long beard, a tattoo on one arm which appeared to be writing, and he was wearing blue skinny jeans, a dark, short sleeved top which was short at the back and beige or white plimsole style shoes.

The police have said the investigation is in the early stages, with officers making enquiries in the surrounding area and they are looking to speak to anyone in the area between 2pm and 3.10pm.

Detective superintendent, Ross Toms, said: “This incident was understandably very distressing for the girl involved. Our specialist officers are supporting her while we have significant resources in the area thoroughly investigating this incident as a priority.

“Police will be in the Swaythling area following up on all available lines of enquiry, speaking to local people and reviewing CCTV.

“If you saw or heard anything in this area between the times stated, no matter how small your information could be crucial so please contact police.

“We have been provided with a very detailed description of the man. If you know someone who matches this description, you have seen this man in the area, or have perhaps captured him on CCTV, Dash Cam or doorbell camera then please contact police immediately.”

To submit information about the incident, call 101, quoting 44260410740.