09 July 2023 , 11:20
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Police are hunting for a suspect after a teenager was allegedly raped while walking through playing fields with her friends.
Detectives from South Yorkshire police are searching for information about the incident, which is thought to have happened in Rotherham at around 9pm on Thursday.
A CCTV image of the man they want to speak to, after the reported attack in Eastwood Playing Fields, near Eldon Road and Hardwicke Road in Eastwood, has been released.
A spokesman for the force said: "Enquiries are ongoing but officers are keen to identify a man they believe may be able to assist with enquiries."
The man is around 5ft 8in tall and is described as white and aged around 18 to 20.
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He is of medium build and with brown hair in a "short back and sides" cut.
It's thought the individual was wearing a plain grey hoodie, blue jogging bottoms with stripes down the leg and white trainers.
The police spokesman added said: "Do you recognise the man [in the] image? Were you in the park at this time, or travelling through the nearby streets and may have seen him?"
Information can be passed to South Yorkshire Police by calling 101, or online via the force portal. Please quote incident number 1121 of July 6.
You can pass on information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.