Police investigate rape in Taunton park View Image

Police have issued CCTV following an alleged rape in a Taunton park.

Members of the public found a woman in a distressed state and called officers at around 5am on Saturday, October 11.

The woman has described her attacker as a man in his twenties, black, of muscular build and with a beard.

She told officers he had approached her and they had spent some time talking on a bench in Victoria Park before the attack took place.

Detective Sergeant Wendy Fellowes said: “We're taking this incident very seriously and carrying out our enquiries at pace. Investigators will remain in the area in the coming days as we continue to follow up all available leads.

"We're supporting the woman and she's been offered access to specialist services. I'd

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