Investigation launched into rape in Sinners, Newcastle

Northumbria Police have released CCTV images of a man they would like to trace after reports a woman was raped inside the toilets of Sinners, in Newgate Street, Newcastle.

Police said they received the report in the early hours of June 4.

Police have launched a full investigation - with several witnrsses alrerady been interviewed and CCTV examined.

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Police have released several images of a man they would like to trace who they believe will assist with their inquiries.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Officers have launched an investigation following a report of rape inside a Newcastle city centre bar.

"In the early hours of June 4, a woman approached officers and reported that she had been raped by a man she did not know inside the toilets in Sinners, in Newgate Street.

"An investigation was immediately launched by officers from Northumbria Police’s Safeguarding Department and a range of enquiries have been carried out, including a full review of CCTV and a number of witnesses spoken to.

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"As the investigation continues, police have today (Tuesday) issued the image of a man they would like to trace.

"He was in the bar at the time of the incident and may have information which can assist their enquiries."

The man, anyone who knows him, or anyone with information is asked to contact police by using the ‘Tell us Something’ page on Northumbria Police's website, quoting crime reference 069890W/23