14/09/2010

Other UK News In Brief

Teenager Raped In Sudbury

Police in Sudbury are appealing for information after a 14-year-old girl was raped in the town. The girl had been with a friend outside a takeaway in North Street around 11:30pm on September 11, when they began talking to two men. One of the men then took the girl down an alleyway to a car park, where he raped her. The friend then walked into the car park and witnessed the attack. She shouted at the man, who then ran off into Girling Street towards East Street. The attacker is described as of mixed race with a tanned complexion, in his late twenties, of slim build with a large nose and short dark hair. He was wearing a cap and dark clothing and was smoking cigarettes.

Witnesses Sought Over Stonehouse Assault

Police investigating an assault in Stonehouse have issued a fresh appeal for information. Shortly before midnight on August 13, a 47-year-old man from Stroud was walking along Woodcock Lane when he was approached from behind and assaulted. He suffered injuries to his face in the attack, which was reported to police two days later. Unfortunately, the victim was unable to give a description of his attacker, so police are appealing for anyone with any information to contact them on: 0845 090 1234 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

Fresh Appeal Over Oadby RTC

Police in Oadby have issued a fresh appeal for information about a road traffic collision which happened last month. The incident happened around 1:40pm on August 31 at the junction of the A6 and Regent Street between an HGV lorry and a 9-year-old boy on a bike. The boy suffered a broken leg in the crash. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0116 222 2222 or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.

(KMcA)

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