Man arrested over rape in Bicester

The 33-year-old was detained yesterday following the reported attack in Sheep Street on Saturday morning.

A woman in her late teens said she left a pub at about 2.50am and walked through the Market Square with the offender, then entered an alleyway in the Chapel Street area where she said he raped her.

She said the man was white, in his late thirties to early forties, around 5ft 10ins tall with a skinny build.

He had short dark hair with silver/ grey sides and spoke with a foreign accent, and is also believed to have a spot or mole on his left cheek. He was dressed in a dark jacket.

The woman is being offered support by specially-trained officers.

Detectives are carrying out an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

The man arrested has been released on police bail until June 26.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Mark Personius of Force CID said: “Due to enquiries we have made during our investigation, we believe the victim may have been in Pioneer Square and Hunter Close at about 1.30am on Saturday. It is possible that the victim may have been in these locations with a man.

“If you saw anyone in this area in the early hours of Saturday morning, or have any other information about the offence please contact police as soon as possible."

Anyone who thinks they may have information is asked to call 101.