POLICE investigating a rape are distributing leaflets appealing for information about the attack.

Officers are hoping the leaflets and posters put up around Darlington will help them catch the two men who attacked a 21-year-old woman as she walked home early on Saturday.

Police have described the response from people to appeals for information as disappointing. Despite releasing an e-fit picture of the rapist, officers have yet to receive any leads.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian McDonald said: "We hope the posters will encourage people to come forward and tell us anything they know.

"The response so far has been very disappointing and we would urge anyone who knows anything to get in touch."

The posters were printed yesterday and will be distributed by neighbourhood wardens working in the area of the attack and the town centre.

The woman had been out drinking with friends in Darlington town centre on Friday night and left the Club 2K nightspot at 2am.

She walked alone down North Road and turned into Askrigg Street, where she was attacked by two men some time after 3am.

One of the attackers pinned the woman down and watched as the other forced her to have sex.

The victim yesterday retraced the route she took from the club in an attempt to remember more details about the night. She was accompanied by two police officers during the walk, near the town centre.

Police are eager to hear from anyone who saw the victim between the time she left Club 2K and when she was raped, or anyone who saw the attackers.

The woman is brunette and wore dark clothes, including a black T-shirt.

The rapist is described as in his late 20s or early 30s with mousy, shaved hair. He was clean shaven and of average height and build.

He had a cut or scar, which could have been stitched, below his right eye. He wore dark trousers and a long-sleeved shirt.

His accomplice was of a similar height and build and also wore a long-sleeved shirt.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on (01325) 742120.