Police witness appeal after reports of rape in Exeter, Topsham

By Will Goddard

18th Oct 2022 | Local News

Devon and Cornwall Police vehicle (Pixabay)
Devon and Cornwall Police vehicle (Pixabay)

Devon and Cornwall Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward after reports of rape in Exeter and Topsham.

The incidents reportedly happened in the area of Musgrave Row, Exeter and the car park behind Topsham Fire Station between 2am and 5am yesterday (Monday 17 October).

Police have said that they would also like to hear from anyone who may have seen a blue Mercedes E-class car in the area at the time.

Three men, one aged 26 from Exeter, one aged 22 from Topsham, and one aged 32 from Torquay, were arrested on suspicion of rape and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries. Two are due to return on Thursday 10 November and one of Friday 11 November.

DI Tanya Youngs said: "The female victim is being supported by specially trained officers at this time while enquiries are continuing.

"We are currently appealing for witnesses and would ask anyone with information which may assist police to contact us."

If you saw what happened, or have any information or dashcam footage, you can contact police online or by calling 101 quoting crime reference CR/095894/22.

     

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