A 30-year-old woman was gang-raped on a church cemetery in Banbury, Oxfordshire, and police are appealing for a female witness who may have tried to help.
Incident details
A group of men sexually assaulted a woman in her 30s on the cemetery of St. Mary’s Church in Banbury, Oxfordshire, in the early hours of Sunday, September 28.
Appeal for witness
Police are seeking a woman who may have witnessed the attack and attempted to assist the victim. Officer Mark Personius urged the woman to come forward, stating she may hold crucial information.
\”We are publicly appealing to a specific witness—a woman who, in our assessment, may have tried to help the victim. At this stage, we do not know her description. If you are that woman, please contact us,\” Personius said.
Call for surveillance footage
Personius also requested that anyone with footage from security cameras, dashcams, or mobile phones in the area between midnight and 2:30 AM on the night of the attack to come forward.
\”Please check any recordings you may have from this area. If you captured anything that could assist us, please get in touch,\” he added.
Support for victims
Sexual violence affects approximately 15 million girls worldwide between the ages of 15 and 19, yet only 1% seek professional help. Studies show that 80% of rape victims develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Victims of sexual violence in Poland can seek help through the 24/7 \”Blue Line\” helpline at 22 668 70 00 or the 24/7 intervention hotline of the Women’s Rights Centre at 600 070 717.
