Police give update after woman raped in Blackpool as they reissue appeal for information

It is reported that the rape happened between 1:30am and 3:00am, in the promenade area, between the Blue Water Hotel, and the North Pier.

Police orginally said they wanted to speak to a man, described as being a tall Asian man in his mid-30s, slim, wearing multi-coloured flared trousers, a short sleeve top and a black Durag in connection with their investigation.

However, they have now ruled anyone with this description out of their investigation.

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A spokesperson for 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 witnessed anything suspicious between the Blue Water Hotel and the North Pier between 1:30am and 3:30am yesterday can call police on 101, quoting log number 0134 of 16th May 2024.