Woman, 20, gang raped by three men on early morning walk at nature reserve in Yorkshire
The brutal attack happened in Elland, West Yorkshire, on October 19
A YOUNG woman was attacked and gang raped during an early morning walk at a nature reserve.
The sick attack happened in Elland, West Yorkshire, on October 19.
The victim, 20, originally reported it as an assault, but later told West Yorkshire Police officers the full extent of her ordeal.
She was attacked between 6.30am and 7.49am on a canal towpath.
The three men approached her as she walked on a country lane between the Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve and the Colliers Arms pub.
They fled the scen, leaving her with injuries that needed hospital treatment.
Det Chief Insp Sue Jenkinson of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team told Huddersfield Live: “We are investigating what is clearly a very serious offence which has come to light as the victim has gained in confidence and now fully disclosed what took place.
“She continues to be supported by officers and we are carrying out a number of enquiries into what took place.
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“I would like to speak with anyone who can assist the investigation or who may have seen or have information about three men who we believe were on the towpath at around the time of the attack."
Police have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch with the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
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