Police are investigating claims that a 15-year-old girl was raped in Colchester.
The teenager told officers she was set upon by a man in the Vineyard Street car park. Detectives have now issued a plea for information from passers-by.
A spokesman said: "We are anxious to hear from anyone who may have been in the vicinity of the car park between 1am and 3am and who may have seen the girl with a man."
The man is described as white, in his early 20s, of proportionate build, clean shaven with close-cropped light brown hair. He wore black trousers and a black, hooded coat.
The incident is said to have happened in the early hours of Friday.
Anyone with information should conntact Colchester CID on 01206 762212 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111
Published Monday, December 13, 2004
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