Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was raped in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Crickhowell.
Dyfed-Powys Police said the woman had been walking on Brecon Road out of the town, near the primary school on Tuesday, July 27.
The woman was approached by three men on the A40 at around 4am when one of them took hold of her and subsequently raped her.
The man who carried out the assault is described as tall and possibly in his late teens or early twenties.
He was wearing a baseball cap and a black face mask, as well as black Adidas trainers that were shiny on the side.
There is no description available for the other two men other than that they were also wearing black facemasks.
Anybody who saw any men matching the provided description in the area between 3.45am and 4.30am on the morning of Tuesday, July 27 or who has any information which could assist with the investigation is asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Rowe who is leading the investigation, said: “Incidents of this nature are extremely rare in the Dyfed-Powys area. We have specialist officers supporting the victim, and her welfare is our focus.
“Extensive enquiries are being conducted, and the public will have seen an increased presence of police officers in the last couple of days in Crickhowell as we investigate this harrowing incident.
“I appeal to anyone with any information that could help our investigation to get in touch with us.”
Dyfed-Powys Police can be contacted, with reference DP-20210727-024, by:
Online: Using the Dyfed-Powys Police website by clicking hereEmail: [email protected]Phone: Call 101Text: Text the non-emergency number 07811 311 908 if you are deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired.Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111, or visiting their website by clicking here.
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The nation-wide charity Rape Crisis which can be reached online by clicking here to either find your nearest crisis centre or to use their online live chat.
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Rape and sexual abuse support centre freephone helpline which can be reached by calling 0808 802 9999 which is open from 12pm to 2.30pm or from 7pm until 9.30pm every day of the year, providing support for female survivors, partners, family and friends.
Mankind which offers support specifically for men who have been sexually abused which can be reached by calling 01273 911680.
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