An elderly woman has been raped in her own home in Gloucester.

The attack happened after a man entered the property, in the Linden area, at around 1.45am.

The victim is being supported by specialist officers after the horrific incident at an address between Bristol Road and Seymour Road.

The attacker, thought to be aged between 25 and 30, is described as of slim build and around 5ft 8ins tall. He is said to have a local accent and facial hair.

An investigation has been launched following the ‘extremely concerning’ incident. Anyone with information has been urged to come forward.

Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Sergeant Faye Satchwell-Bennett said: ‘This is an extremely concerning incident which will understandably cause alarm in the community.

‘Officers are in the early stages of an investigation and work is ongoing, including CCTV being gathered and reviewed.

‘At this stage we’re keen to hear from anyone who has any information which could assist or anyone who witnessed anything between the times of 5pm yesterday (Wednesday) and 3am today.

‘We’re also urging anyone who has either seen someone acting suspiciously in the area in recent days or any behaviour which they feel was suspicious to contact us.

‘Those living nearby will see enhanced police patrols taking place and the police community engagement vehicle in the area and I would ask anyone who is concerned to speak to officers.’

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