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Teenage boy raped, Sunderland

Northumbria Police

18 March 2010


Police are appealing for information after a teenage boy was raped in Sunderland.
The incident happened at sometime around 4am, on Tuesday, March 16, in the area of Bond Close and Southwick Road.
The 16-year-old boy was walking along the street when he was approached by a man and asked for a light before being sexually assaulted and raped. The victim was then able to flee the scene.
The offender is described as white, 5ft 11ins tall and of slim build. He had short dark hair in no particular style, was unshaven and spoke with a local accent.
He was thought to be wearing a navy blue Barbour jacket and was walking a German Shepherd dog.
Detective Inspector Tim Miley, from Northumbria Police's Rape Investigation Team, said: "We would like to reassure the public that we are doing all we can to trace this offender and extensive enquiries are underway.
"We would appeal for the public's help and ask that anyone with information or anyone who recognises the man from his description come forward as they may have vital information to assist with our enquiries.
"People may have seen this man walking his dog in this area previously so we would ask them to contact us."
Acting Inspector Gary Dickson, from Sunderland Area Command, added: "Residents can be reassured that there are a team of detectives investigating this offence to apprehend the offender.
"Sunderland is a safe place to live, work and visit.
"If anyone has any concerns I would ask them to speak to their local Neighbourhood Policing team."
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Northumbria Police Rape Investigation Team on 0345 043 043 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.