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27/03/2008
Woman, 87, Raped In Great Yarmouth
Police in Great Yarmouth are appealing for information after an 87-year-old woman was raped in her own home.
The incident is believed to have happened between 3pm and 8:45pm on Easter Monday at the woman's home in the area between Victoria Road and St Peter's Road.
The victim is now being cared for by her family, with the additional support of social services.
Police that they are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.
The offender is described as a white male, aged between 30 and 40-years-old, with an untidy appearance. He is also believed to have been possibly wearing a hat.
Detective Inspector Stuart Armes from Great Yarmouth CID said: "We are at the early stages of the investigation and in the process of establishing exactly what happened.
"The victim, who is vulnerable, has suffered a traumatic experience and is being questioned by specially trained officers.
"Offences such as this are extremely rare and we are working with colleagues to help reassure the local community.
"I would ask anyone living or working in the area who saw anyone acting suspiciously and who meets this description to contact police as soon as possible."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0845 456 4567.
(KMcA)
The incident is believed to have happened between 3pm and 8:45pm on Easter Monday at the woman's home in the area between Victoria Road and St Peter's Road.
The victim is now being cared for by her family, with the additional support of social services.
Police that they are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.
The offender is described as a white male, aged between 30 and 40-years-old, with an untidy appearance. He is also believed to have been possibly wearing a hat.
Detective Inspector Stuart Armes from Great Yarmouth CID said: "We are at the early stages of the investigation and in the process of establishing exactly what happened.
"The victim, who is vulnerable, has suffered a traumatic experience and is being questioned by specially trained officers.
"Offences such as this are extremely rare and we are working with colleagues to help reassure the local community.
"I would ask anyone living or working in the area who saw anyone acting suspiciously and who meets this description to contact police as soon as possible."
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on: 0845 456 4567.
(KMcA)
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