Man wanted after woman raped and attacked on Throstle Street in Blackburn

A man is wanted by police in connection with a rape in Blackburn.

A woman in her 40s reported she had been raped and assaulted on Throstle Street shortly before 9pm on Friday.

Officers today released images of a man who was captured on CCTV in the town centre shortly after the offence.

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Officers want to speak to this man following a rape in Blackburn | Lancashire Police

A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: “We are asking for your help to try and find out who he is.

“If you recognise him or have any information about him, please get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.”

If you have any information that may help police with their investigation, email [email protected] or call 101 quoting log 1379 of December 13.

Information can also be reported online via the Lancashire Police website at https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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