Dashcam footage appeal in Trans Pennine Trail rape investigation
A woman reported to have been raped in the Trans Pennine Trail around Bolton-upon-Dearne on Wednesday 4 November.
A week since a woman was reportedly raped on the Trans Pennine Trail in South Yorkshire, police are continuing to appeal for information in support of the investigation into what happened.
Detectives say they are appealing for dashcam footage from Harlington Road, Furlong Road, Westfield Lane, or the surrounding areas of Bolton-upon-Dearne on Wednesday 4 November.
Motorists, cyclists and people that live in the area are being asked if any dashcams or doorbell monitors picked up anything that could aid the investigation.
Officers have been conducting door to door enquiries, and say they are continuing to do everything we can to identify the suspect. The victim has described the offender as a man of a tall and stocky build, who was wearing a dark jumper, black gloves and a black face covering.
If anyone matching this description has been captured on your dashcam or doorbell footage in the area on Wednesday 4 November, please get in touch with us.
Detectives and officers have been back at the Trans Pennine Trail speaking to those in the area. They will be asking people if they were in the vicinity last Wednesday around the time of the offence, and will be asking them to think back and consider if they saw anyone acting suspiciously.
Detective Inspector Helen Hughes, who is the Senior Investigating Officer for this case, said: "We are now one week into our investigation and our focus continues to be on finding the person responsible for this sickening attack and bringing them to justice.
"Teams of detectives are investigating every line of enquiry to leave no stone unturned and we are now keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage from this specific area.
"Even the smallest, most seemingly insignificant clip could prove to be an insightful part of the overall picture so if you were in the area at the time, please check your dashcams or doorbells as it could really help our ongoing investigation."