AN INVESTIGATION is under way after a woman claimed she was raped in the toilet of an Oxford nightclub.

Police said the incident happened at about 2.30am on Saturday, February 27, in the Coven club, in Oxpens Road.

The attacker is described as about 5ft 6in tall, of medium build, with dark brown, short curly hair.

Det Sgt Matt Jarman, of Oxford CID, appealed for anyone in the club at the time of the incident to come forward.

He said: “Anything of this nature we treat very seriously.

“We are very keen to bring the individual responsible to book.”

Det Sgt Jarman said the victim was in her 20s and was attacked in a unisex toilet inside the club.

Detectives have been examining CCTV tapes and making forensic checks as part of the investigation.

He added: “It happened at the tail end of the evening. Hopefully, someone will be aware of something. Even the smallest piece of information for us could be crucial.”

Anyone with information can call Oxford CID on 08458 505505 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.