Intercourse assault subsequent to sleepy village’s tennis courts sparks hunt for 3 males

Police are looking three males after a girl was severely sexually assaulted close to a village tennis court docket.

The surprising assault occurred on the Mead enjoying area in Blagdon, North Somerset, round 17 miles south of Bristol, at about 9pm on July 22.

Avon and Somerset Police stated the attackers drove off in a “distinctive” Ford Fiesta with a thick, darkish purple stripe on the base of the doorways.

Detectives have appealed to talk to a person who was strolling his canine within the space on the time who might have disturbed the offenders with out realising it.

They have additionally requested for anybody who might have CCTV of the environment to come back ahead. Officers say the lady is “understandably traumatised” by what occurred, and he or she has been referred to specialist assist companies.

Detective Sergeant Leanne Thomas, of Operation Bluestone, a devoted group of specialist rape and severe sexual offence investigators, stated: “We’ve referred the woman to specialist support services as she is understandably traumatised by what has happened.

“Specialist officers will continue to keep her updated while being sensitive to the ordeal she has suffered.

“We’re urgently carrying out a number of enquiries as part of our investigation, one of which is this public appeal.

“We’re particularly keen on speaking to a man who was walking his dog in the area around the time of the incident as we believe he may have disturbed the offenders.

“He may have information without realising it which could aid our inquiry.

“We’d also like to speak to anyone else who was in the area who saw or heard anything suspicious as well as anyone who recognises the description of the vehicle or who has CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage which could help us.”

DS Thomas added: “Incidents of this kind are extremely rare in North Somerset and in addition to carrying out a thorough investigation, we also have neighbourhood officers patrolling the area to provide reassurance to the local community.”