Police issue CCTV of man after woman raped inside her tent at Reading Festival

27 September 2023 , 07:51

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Officers have shared a photo of a man dressed in a light grey 'Supreme' hoodie and rain jacket (Image: Thames Valley Police)

Police have released a CCTV image of a man in connection with a woman being raped inside her tent at Reading Festival.

The attack took place sometime between midnight and 2.45am on Sunday, August 27, said Thames Valley Police. Some 100,000 people descended on the music festival, which is one of the biggest in the UK and took place over the bank holiday weekend.

Officers have now shared a photo of a man dressed in a light grey 'Supreme' hoodie underneath a red, blue, white and black rain jacket. His eyes are obscured, while his mouth and nose remains visible.

In a statement last night, the force said: "Thames Valley Police is releasing a CCTV image in relation to a rape at Reading Festival. The victim, a woman, was raped in her tent by a male at Reading Festival sometime between midnight and 2.45am on Sunday 27 August this year."

Detectives appealed for anyone who is the man, or can identify him, to get in touch as soon as possible. Investigating officer, DC Natasha Black said: "Today I am releasing this CCTV image of a male that could have vital information about the offence.

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"If you are the male or know who he is, please contact the force as soon as possible. We would also like to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information about the offence."

Anyone with information is urged to contact the force by calling 101 or visiting its website, quoting investigation reference number 43230383601. Alternatively, you can get in touch anonymously via Crimestoppers on its website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Katie Weston