Police appeal after rape in Harrogate

A woman has been raped at a property in the Jennyfields area of Harrogate, and police are appealing for information to assist their enquiries.
By Finola Fitzpatrick
Published 26th Nov 2019, 12:51 BST
Updated 26th Nov 2019, 12:52 BST
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It happened on the afternoon of October 10, and was reported to police on October 26.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area of Jennyfields Drive or Grantley Drive at around 3pm on October 10, who may of seen a man and a woman walking along the roadside, to contact them.

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They would particularly be interested to hear from drivers who may have been driving along these roads at the time, who may have captured dashcam footage of the man and woman.

A woman has been raped at a property in the Jennyfields area of Harrogate, and police are appealing for information to assist their enquiries.A woman has been raped at a property in the Jennyfields area of Harrogate, and police are appealing for information to assist their enquiries.
A woman has been raped at a property in the Jennyfields area of Harrogate, and police are appealing for information to assist their enquiries.

The man is described by police as white, in his early thirties, with a heavy build and short black hair.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is asked to call 101, select option 2, and ask to speak to Detective Constable Adam Fenwick of Harrogate CID. You can also email [email protected], quoting reference number 12190198265

The victim is currently receiving support from specially-trained officers and partner agencies.