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Witnesses sought following report of rape

Northumbria Police

4 February 2011


Police are appealing for witnesses following a report of a rape in Sunderland this morning.
It's believed to have happened between 2.45am and 3.30am in the car park between Stockton Road and Tunstall Terrace in the city centre when a 21-year-old woman was approached by a man.
Officers investigating the incident believe there may have been a number of cars parked in the car park at the time, and would urge anyone who may have seen anything to contact police.
DS Kimberely Flynn, of Northumbria Police's Rape Investigation Team, said: "Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries and we would urge anyone with any information to contact police."
Anyone with any information should contact Northumbria Police on 03456 043 043. Or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously 0800 555 111.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and has been released on police bail.