Cheshire: Police release CCTV footage following Warrington rape

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Police have shared CCTV footage in the hunt for a rapist who allegedly broke into a woman’s home as she slept and attacked and robbed her. Officers say the man entered the house in Orford Lane, Warrington and then raped his sleeping victim at about 5.30am on Sunday, October 2.

Detectives from Cheshire Constabulary are now asking members of the public for help in identifying the man they want to speak to in connection with the incident pictured in the CCTV footage.

The man is described as wearing a Jack Jones top and a black coloured coat, dark jeans, and white trainers as he is seen carrying a suitcase.

Police believe the perpetrator walked along O’Leary Street nearby the property after the attack.

Police have stepped up their presence in the area, and urged residents to remain vigilant by ensuring they keep windows and doors locked.

Superintendent Evans said: “The investigation is very much ongoing with a number of enquiries underway and as part of these we are keen to identify the man shown in the CCTV footage as we believe he may be able to help with our investigation.

“We know that the man was walking away from the area, carrying a suitcase, a short time after the incident occurred, he was last sighted passing by Peninsular House on O’Leary Street.

“I am appealing to anyone who may recognise the man and I would also like to urge the man himself to come forward and contact us.

“The same goes to anyone who has any video footage – dashcam, video doorbell or home security – that they have not yet passed to police.”

Superintendent Evans said the attack was “extremely rare”.

He added: “Thankfully, attacks such as these are extremely rare – nevertheless, I would urge residents to be vigilant and make sure their homes are well secured.

“I hope that our large police presence in the area will reassurance those in the local community that we are working tirelessly to find the man responsible, and I would urge anyone who or information that may help us to speak to an officer.”

Anyone who believes that they may have information in relation to the incident, is asked to report it to Cheshire Constabulary via the online portal or alternatively, call 101 quoting IML 1379409.

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