Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses after a woman in her 30s was raped in Beresford Park, Reading, in the early hours of Friday morning (8 August).
The attack happened between 1:00am and 1:30am in the park, which is located off Beresford Road. The victim, who was known to her attacker, is receiving specialist support from police.
The suspect is described as a mixed-race man with a Romanian or Turkish accent, around 5ft 6ins (167cm) tall, with short brown hair, and a short brown beard and moustache. He may have been wearing a grey tracksuit and was believed to have a silver bicycle with him.
Detective Sergeant Yvonne Newman, of Berkshire West CID, said:
“We understand this rape will cause concern but we do not believe there is any risk to the wider public.
We are carrying out a thorough investigation and have put appropriate safeguards in place, including having extra police officers on patrol in Reading town centre last night and tonight. Please speak to a uniformed officer if you have any concerns.
We also had a scene in place at Beresford Park but this has now been stood down.”
Police are urging anyone who saw anything suspicious or who has relevant information to get in touch by calling 101 or reporting online, quoting reference 43250402375.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
