Police investigate report of rape in Knypersley
Officers seek information following assault on teenage girl.
Police are investigating following a report of a rape that occurred in Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent this morning.
The incident was reported shortly before 7.55am on Monday, 12th October, when a teenage girl walking along Newpool Road was approached by a man.
The suspect, described as a white male approximately 6ft 1ins tall, was dressed in black joggers, a black puffer coat, and a balaclava.
He allegedly grabbed the girl and pulled her into nearby bushes.
The victim is currently receiving support from specialist officers.
A cordon has been established in the area, and police are conducting thorough investigations, which include house-to-house enquiries and CCTV reviews.
There will be an increased police presence while the investigation continues, and officers will actively engage with the local community.
Authorities are urging people with information, particularly dog walkers who may have been present between 7am and 8am, or those with dashcam footage from Knypersley traffic lights, the railway line, and Lineside Road, to come forward.
Information can be reported by calling 101 or online, quoting incident 104 of 12th October.
For anonymous reports, individuals can contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.