Woman ‘raped on Blackpool seafront’ in horrific attack as police launch manhunt and release key details

Police have launched a manhunt after a woman was allegedly raped on a beach in the early hours of this morning.

Emergency services were sent to Blackpool Promenade at around 3.30am today after frantic calls about the horror.

Lancashire Police are now hoping to speak to a man described as tall, Asian and in his mid-30s.

Police said the man was wearing multi-colored flared pants, a short-sleeved top and a black durag.

The woman claimed the attack took place after 1.30am in the promenade area between the Blue Water Hotel and the North Pier.

Det Insp Liam Davy of West CID said this evening: “This is a serious crime and we are working hard to identify the person responsible.

“The victim is being looked after by specially trained officers.

“We know this may be alarming, but we would like to reassure you that we have launched an investigation and have increased targeted patrols in the area while the investigation is ongoing.

“We are now turning to you and asking for your help. If you have dashcam or CCTV footage, or if you saw anything suspicious or a man matching the description above in the area between Blue Water Hotel and the North Pier between midnight and 3:30am this morning, please take Contact us.”

You can call 101 quoting log 0134 of 16 May.

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