Appeal for witnesses following rape - Iver
Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following reports of a rape in South Buckinghamshire.
The incident occurred between 9:45pm and 10:15pm on Thursday 25 May 2023 in Iver Recreational Ground.
The victim, a woman in her twenties, was out walking in the evening when she was approached by a male and raped.
The offender is described as male wearing all black, including a black face covering with a black hood. He is believed to be approximately 5'8" in height.
Investigating officer DS Christopher Birtles based at Amersham police station, said: “We appreciate that this is a distressing incident and we are investigating with the utmost priority.
“We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident or been in the area at the time to please get in touch. Any information, even if it seems insignificant, could be the missing piece we need.
“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230230544.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Superintendent Emma Burroughs, LPA Commander for South Buckinghamshire, said: “The devastating impact of sexual offences on both the victim and our communities is huge. You have my word that we are doing everything in our power to bring this offender to justice.
“We have additional officer patrols in place throughout the Bank Holiday weekend as well as a dedicated team of specialist detectives investigating. We stand with you, our community, against violence against women and girls. It will not be tolerated.”
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Emily Boneham
(Police, Campaigns Officer, Thames Valley)
The incident occurred between 9:45pm and 10:15pm on Thursday 25 May 2023 in Iver Recreational Ground.
The victim, a woman in her twenties, was out walking in the evening when she was approached by a male and raped.
The offender is described as male wearing all black, including a black face covering with a black hood. He is believed to be approximately 5'8" in height.
Investigating officer DS Christopher Birtles based at Amersham police station, said: “We appreciate that this is a distressing incident and we are investigating with the utmost priority.
“We would like to appeal to anybody who may have witnessed this incident or been in the area at the time to please get in touch. Any information, even if it seems insignificant, could be the missing piece we need.
“You can get in touch by either making a report online or by calling 101 quoting reference number 43230230544.
“Alternatively, for 100% anonymity, you can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Superintendent Emma Burroughs, LPA Commander for South Buckinghamshire, said: “The devastating impact of sexual offences on both the victim and our communities is huge. You have my word that we are doing everything in our power to bring this offender to justice.
“We have additional officer patrols in place throughout the Bank Holiday weekend as well as a dedicated team of specialist detectives investigating. We stand with you, our community, against violence against women and girls. It will not be tolerated.”
Message Sent By
Emily Boneham
(Police, Campaigns Officer, Thames Valley)
