Police have released an image of a man they want to find in connection with the rape of an elderly woman in her home.

Gloucestershire Police has appealed for information to help find Brady Hickman, 32.

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

Mr Hickman is believed to have links to Gloucester, Coney Hill, Stroud and Quedgeley.

He is described as 5ft 8ins tall, of a slim build, with dark brown hair and tattoos on his right hand.

Gloucestershire Police said: ‘Officers have been actively pursuing numerous lines of inquiry to locate this man and would now like to appeal to the public for help.’

Anyone who knows where he might be has been urged to get in touch.

Police previously said there would be enhanced patrols in the area following the ‘extremely concerning incident’.

Speaking on Thursday, 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 (Wednesday November 10) and 3am (Thursday November 11).

‘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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