Witness appeal after rape reported in Okehampton

Police have released images of four people they would like to trace who may be able to help officers investigating a reported rape that took place in Okehampton.

Detectives believe the four may have valuable information as witnesses.

The incident was initially thought to have taken place between 2am and 2.15am but is now believed to have occurred shortly after 3am on Sunday 9 July on Fore Street, in Okehampton.

The victim, a woman in her 40s, is being supported by specialist officers.

Police have released images of four people who may have valuable information that would aid the investigation.

Detective Sergeant John Crewe said: “We are appealing for the men in these pictures to come forward and speak to us.

“I must stress that they are not suspected of any wrongdoing or of committing any offences.

“We believe they may have been in the area at the time of the incident and my team and I would like to speak to them in order to help our investigation.”

If you know who these people are or recognise yourself or have any information which may assist our investigation, please contact police by calling 101 or reporting it via our website, quoting log 921 of Sunday 9 July.

Information can be reported here.

A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody at this time.