Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Friday, 17th May, at 15:35hrs
Lancashire Police investigating reports of a rape in Blackpool have released an update this afternoon, Friday 17th May.
The incident is alleged to have happened on the promenade between the Blue Water Hotel and North Pier in the early hours of Thursday morning.
In social media post Blackpool Police said,
“Yesterday we asked for information and footage following a report of a rape in Blackpool.
We asked for your help to identify a man described as being a tall Asian man in his mid-30s, of a slim build, wearing multi-coloured flared trousers, a short sleeve top and a black Durag – but we have now ruled anyone of this description out of our enquiries.
Our investigation is continuing.
Anyone who saw anything suspicious between the Blue Water Hotel and the North Pier between 1:30am and 3:30am yesterday can call 101. Quote log 0134 of 16th May 2024.
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