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Bristol Post
National
Jack Donoghue

CCTV appeal after man raped in Bristol city centre park

A man was raped in a Bristol park last weekend.

The victim was attacked in Castle Park at some point between 6.10am 6.45am on Saturday, October 16, Avon and Somerset Police say.

The force has now released a photo of a person they wish to speak to as part of their investigation.

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Police believe the suspect spoke with a deep accent, likened to being South African.

Police said in a statement: "We’re releasing an image of someone we wish to speak with as part of our ongoing enquiries.

"He’s described as male, black or mixed race, approximately 5ft 9ins, with dark eyes and a slim face with a narrow chin. He is said to be slim with broad shoulders.

"He was wearing a black puffa jacket with a hood, dark tracksuit bottoms and black Nike trainers.

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"We believe he was seen in the Union Street and Broadmead areas riding a black scooter or e-scooter both before and after the incident."

Additional reassurance patrols have been taking place and CCTV enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who can assist the police in their efforts is asked to call 101 and give the call-handler reference number 5221242253.

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