Call for witnesses after woman reports rape incident

Police officers are appealing for witnesses after woman reports that she was raped in Ilkeston.

• The incident occurred between 1:00am and 2:45am on Friday 23rd June in the Larklands area of the town. 

The woman told police that she had been attacked by a man who she did not know following a night out in the town. 

A man has been charged with her rape and has been remanded in custody. 

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the following areas and may have heard raised voices – or has CCTV or dashcam that may have captured footage or audio between 1am and 2.45am. 

• Stanton Road
• Lower Stanton Road
• Cavendish Road
• Birdcroft Lane
• Little Hallam Lane
• Longfield Lane

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, including reference 23000385737:

• Website – Crime reporting tools are at https://orlo.uk/swAQd
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page 
• Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact 
• Phone – call 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://orlo.uk/vJ6ug