Witness hunt after woman subjected to 'terrifying' rape

Police are trying to identify this man

Police are appealing for help to find a man they believe could be a key witness following a rape.

The incident happened in the Stapleton area of Bristol between 22.30 and 23.20 GMT on Friday 22 March.

A woman was attacked near Snuff Mills, before a member of the public intervened and took her home.

She was taken to hospital and is now being supported by specialist officers, police said.

The car driven by the witness police are searching for

Police want to find the member of the public, pictured at the top of article, who was driving a blue car nearby at the time of the incident.

Det Con Alastair Lea, of our specialist team of rape and serious sexual offence investigators, Operation Bluestone, said: "This was a terrifying incident and one which we are taking incredibly seriously.

"We believe this was an isolated incident, however we're working tirelessly to identify the person responsible and our investigation is well underway.

"The pictured man is a potential significant witness and we believe they could help our enquiries."

Anyone who knows who the man is, or the man himself, have been asked to contact the force.

Victims of rape or sexual assault, recent or non-recent, can self-refer to specialist service The Bridge, 24-7, 365 days a year by calling 0117 342 6999