Thames Valley Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to identify after a woman was allegedly raped near a pedestrian bridge in Milton Keynes. A second woman reported being targeted nearby weeks later.
The woman, who is in her 30s, was allegedly raped on a redway between Conniburrow and Milton Keynes between 8.30pm and 9pm on Wednesday, September 9. A second woman, in her 50s, reported being targeted on Wednesday, September 23, shortly before 9.20pm on a redway in Conniburrow. Police said both women were receiving support from officers, who remain in contact with them.
Police appeal and arrests
Detectives have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries and examining CCTV footage as part of their investigation. Two men, aged 22 and 19, both from Milton Keynes, have been arrested on suspicion of rape and attempted rape. However, both have been released from police custody on conditional bail while further enquiries continue.
Officers have now released images of another man they believe could have information to help their investigation. Police acknowledged that the images were not clear but said they hoped members of the public might recognise the individual pictured.
Investigation update
Detective Inspector Graeme Williams, of Milton Keynes' Criminal Investigation Department, said: "I appreciate how concerned the local community may be to hear of these incidents, and want to assure you that detectives have been following every line of enquiry available."
"Based on the information available to us at the current time, we do not believe these incidents to be linked to any other offences in the area. Officers have been on patrol and will continue to carry out enquiries locally."
"We are releasing these images now as we believe the man pictured may have information that could help with our enquiries. I urge anyone with information to please phone 101 or report it online."
How to help
Police have urged anyone who recognises the man in the images, or who has information that could assist the investigation, to come forward. Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference 43260474579, or report it through the Thames Valley Police website. Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 08000 555 111.
Detectives have stressed that, based on the information currently available, they do not believe the two reported incidents are connected to any other offences in the area.
