Detectives in Rotherham have launched an appeal after a woman was sexually assaulted after getting in to what she believed to be a taxi in the Town Centre
The alleged attack is reported to have taken place at 2am on Thursday, 27 December, when the woman got into what she believed to be a ‘taxi’ on Westgate
It is reported that the driver of the vehicle sexually assaulted the woman during her journey home.
Detectives believe two other women are could have got into the same vehicle, a Renault Clio at around 1.40am on the night and are urged to contact police to assist in their enquiries.
A force spokesperson said “detectives are exploring the possibility two other women got into what is believed to be the same vehicle, a blue Renault Clio, at 1.40am the same morning while it was parked on Westgate. They are keen to identify and speak to these women.“
“They also want to hear from anyone who may have seen a blue Renault Clio or any suspicious vehicles purporting to be taxis, or parking in areas frequented by taxis, in the town centre that evening or on other occasions.
“A 37-year-old man from Rotherham has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and is currently on bail pending further enquiries. If you were one of the women described above, or you have any information about this matter calling 101 quoting incident number 161 of 27 December 2022.”
“Alternatively, you can remain anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers. Call their UK Contact Centre on freephone 0800 555 111 or complete a simple and secure anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org”
