Police issue CCTV images in appeal to find man after teenage girl raped

A TEENAGER was raped after being approached by a man outside a McDonald’s restaurant in Bristol city centre.

The victim, who is aged in her late teens, was approached outside the Horsefair branch in the early hours of Friday, October 5.

She was then taken to the St Paul’s area of the city and raped, police said.

Her attacker is described as Asian, about 5ft 6ins tall and wearing a black hooded top, jeans and black trainers at the time.

Avon and Somerset Constabulary issued an appeal for information yesterday and released CCTV footage (right) of a man who officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

A police spokesperson said: “We’re releasing CCTV footage of a man we’d like to identify following a rape in Bristol.

“The incident happened at approximately 1am on Friday, October 5.

“A woman in her late teens was approached by a man outside McDonald’s on the Horse- fair. He then took her to the St Paul’s area of the city and sexually assaulted her.

“The victim is being fully supported and given access to any help she may need.

“The offender is described as Asian, about 5ft 6ins tall and was wearing a black hooded top, jeans and black trainers.”

Anyone who recognises the man in the footage, or has any information regarding the attack, is asked to call police on 101, quoting crime reference number 5218 223 397. You can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form. No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.