Urgent hunt for man after woman in her 30s is raped behind library | The Sun

COPS are urgently hunting a man after a woman in her 30s was raped behind a library.

Officers have released CCTV stills of the man they wish to speak to in connection with the attack in Hartlepool.

Emergency services rushed to the scene on York Road around 4:30am on Saturday to reports a woman was raped behind the library.

A police spokesperson: “Officers are now keen to trace the man in the image, as he may be able to assist with their enquiries. 

“We would encourage him to come forward and speak with them.

“Police would also like to appeal to anyone who was in the area around the library or near Loons Bar on Victoria Road around the time of the incident, as it is believed there were people in the area around the time who may be able to assist with enquiries.

“The suspect is described as around 38-years-old with blonde hair in a bun, wearing grey and black clothing. 
“He is believed to have spoken with an Eastern European accent.

“Any witnesses or anyone who may know the identity of the person in the CCTV image, is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101, quoting incident number 065835.”

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