Witness appeal after woman reports rape in Ilkeston

Ilkeston Police Officers are appealing for witnesses after woman reports that she was raped in the town.

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

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:

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org