Police have asked for anyone with information to come forward as they continue to investigate a suspected rape in a West Cumbrian park.
The incident happened in Castle Park, Whitehaven in the early hours of Sunday August 17.
Officers said anyone who may have been in the area at the time – between 1.30am and 1.50am could help as they pursue all available lines of enquiry.
The force said investigations have included extensive checks on CCTV and door-to-door enquiries.
But officers believe people who were out that night in that area could hold information that may help.
Regular reassurance patrols are being carried out in the park and nearby area to offer a uniformed presence, on top of the regular neighbourhood foot patrols, the constabulary added.
Inspector Richard Massey, of the local neighbourhood police team, said: “We understand this incident has caused understandable concern in the community.
“Patrols are in place in the park and surrounding area to offer reassurance at key times, such as in the evening, and our officers, as always, continue to engage with the public as part of their duties.
“Officers will always proactively challenge anyone they believe is behaving in a suspicious manner or a manner that may cause concern to the community.”
Detective Chief Inspector Amanda Sykes said: “We’d like to reassure people that this investigation remains a top priority for officers and all available lines of enquiry are being pursued.
“We have a limited description of the offender. We know that they are male with short hair, but we have no further details provided at this time.
“Our investigations have narrowed down the timeframe to between 1.30am and 1.50am. Therefore any further information provided by anyone who was in the area at this time could be useful to our enquiries.
“We’d continue to urge anyone who may have seen anything that may prove useful at the relevant times to contact us.”
Report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it – quoting incident 36 of August 17 or the operation name, Operation Foggia or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
