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Police launch manhunt after assault and rape of woman after Royal Ascot

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After a woman was attacked and raped following the Royal Ascot horse race, police have launched a manhunt.

A woman in her twenties was walking on a sidewalk when she was attacked by a young white man wearing a “dark hooded top” between 11pm and 11.30pm last Friday.

He is described as slim, of average height and in his early to mid-twenties.

The perpetrator was riding a dark bicycle “that may have had yellow details,” police said.

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A Thames Valley Police spokesman said today: “Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a rape in the town of Ascot.

“On Friday between 11pm and 11.30pm a woman was walking on a footpath near Station Hill when she was approached by a man and subsequently raped.

“The victim, a woman in her 20s, is being cared for by specially trained officers.

“The offender is described as a white male in his early to mid-20s, of average height and slim build. He was wearing a black or dark hooded top with the hood pulled up. He was riding a dark-colored bicycle that may have had yellow detailing.”

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Police are looking for witnesses to the attack

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The attack occurred near Ascot Racecourse

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They said no one had been arrested yet.

Investigating officer Detective Inspector Liam Butler said: “We are investigating this worrying incident and have carried out extensive enquiries.”

“Patrols in the area have been increased to reassure people. We are asking the public for their help and asking anyone with information to come forward.”

“If you recognise the person described, who may be known in the Station Hill area, or if anyone was travelling in the area between 11pm and 11.30pm and has dashboard camera footage, please come forward.

“If you have any information please contact Thames Valley Police on 101 or share your information through our online pages. If you do not wish to speak to police please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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