Police have launched a major investigation after a woman was gang raped in a churchyard in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The victim, a woman in her 30s, was subjected to what Thames Valley Police described as a “horrific” attack in Banbury, Oxfordshire.
Detectives are also appealing for information about a woman who bravely tried to intervene and help the victim during the assault.
Specially trained officers are supporting the victim through what the force called an “extremely difficult” time.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Mark Personius said: “This is a horrific crime and Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation to identify the offenders.
“I am making a public appeal to a specific witness, a woman, who we believe may have tried to help the victim. At this stage we don’t have a description of this Good Samaritan.
"However, if you believe you are the woman, please contact the police as you may have vital information that can help us piece together what happened.
“The town centre would have been busy on a Saturday night into the early hours of a Sunday morning. Therefore, I would also appeal to anyone else who saw or heard anything in the area between about 12am and 2.30am this morning to come forward.
“Please check any CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage you have from the area and if you have captured anything that you think may help us, please get in touch."
