Police first revealed a woman near downtown Bristol nearly three months ago. The attack took place at 9pm on Thursday 17 March, after police said the offender found the victim on Stapleton Road in Easton.
Detectives have now released two CCTV footage of a man hoping to help them with the investigation. Police said the offender and the victim walked from Stapleton Road to Newfoundland Road Bridge, where they then attacked her.
Officers said they believe the man from the CCTV image they have now posted could have information that could help his investigation. It is shown on CCTV with a snake-style ring on the finger, a black coat and a black hat with a logo on the front.
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Detective Paul Sell said: “We are doing everything we can to support the victim in this difficult time. She has shown great strength through the investigation and we hope that this appeal will bring us one step closer to giving the “We are now appealing to the public to help us with our investigation. We believe that the man in the CCTV image can help us with our inquiries, and we would like anyone with information to come forward.”
A CCTV picture of a man with whom Avon and Somerset police want to talk about raping a woman on Newfoundland Road on March 17, 2022 (Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
If you can identify the individual on CCTV or witness something, please contact us at 101 and indicate the reference number 5222068041.
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