Woman confronted by three men and raped near Hampshire church

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 30s was confronted by three men and raped while walking through an alley in Winchester.

By Richard Lemmer

Published 3rd Nov 2020, 15:51 BST

Updated 3rd Nov 2020, 16:34 BST

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The victim was walking through the alleyway connecting the bottom of Battery Hill to The Valley - next to St Luke’s Church – between 12am and 3am on Saturday, October 24.

A spokeswoman for Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘(The woman) was approached by three males and was pushed to the ground.

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The incident happened near to St Luke's Church. Picture: Google Maps

The incident happened near to St Luke's Church. Picture: Google Maps

‘One of the men has then raped her.’

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or has information is asked to call 101 and quote reference number 44200414633.

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report anonymously online by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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Police are appealing for information from the public following a woman being raped near a Hampshire church.
Picture: Ian Hargreaves (310519-1) — Police are appealing for information from the public following a woman being raped near a Hampshire church. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (310519-1)

Police are appealing for information from the public following a woman being raped near a Hampshire church.
Picture: Ian Hargreaves (310519-1) — Police are appealing for information from the public following a woman being raped near a Hampshire church. Picture: Ian Hargreaves (310519-1)

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