Police seeking man who helped alleged rape victim

  • 06/10/2018
Buxton carpark in Nelson.
Buxton carpark in Nelson. Photo credit: Google Maps

A man has been arrested and charged with rape after an attack early on Friday morning in Nelson.

The 29-year-old is alleged to have attacked the victim around 1:30am in a silver car in a Buxton car park.

They would like to speak with a bearded man who helped the victim afterwards. He was caught on CCTV walking up to the car after the attack, the victim seen getting out of the car and going to him.

Police believe he may have gone to a nearby nightclub to seek assistance. He was wearing a blue denim jacket and a green cap.

He and any other possible witnesses are urged to contact police on (09) 546 3840 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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