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Police Hunt Group After Banbury Churchyard Rape as One Suspect Is Described as White

Detectives urge witnesses from 12am to 2:30am, including a female Good Samaritan, to upload footage via a dedicated portal.

Overview

  • Thames Valley Police say a woman in her 30s was raped by a group of men in and around St Mary's Church in Banbury in the early hours of Sunday.
  • A scene-watch remains in place while officers carry out forensic examinations, house-to-house checks and extensive CCTV inquiries.
  • The force reports limited suspect details, confirming only that one man was described as white, and no arrests have been announced.
  • Investigators are appealing for the unidentified woman believed to have tried to help the victim to come forward with information.
  • Witnesses are asked to submit CCTV, dashcam or phone footage via the dedicated webpage or by calling 101, quoting reference 43250495078, as the victim receives support from specially trained officers.