Police are investigating reports of a woman being the victim of a rape inside toilets at Hatch Bar on Slater Street
Police are investigating reports of a woman being the victim of a rape inside toilets at Hatch Bar on Slater Street.
Police want to identify a potential witness as part of a rape investigation. At around 1am on Saturday, June 17 2022, police received a report of a woman being the victim of a rape inside toilets at Hatch Bar on Slater Street.
Ugbo Onyeka, 33, was arrested the following day, charged with rape and remains in custody awaiting trial. As part of the investigation, detectives are still looking to identify the man pictured, as he is a potential witness who could have information to assist.
Detective Sergeant Rebecca Igglesden said: “This investigation is ongoing and a man is awaiting trial, with a date to be confirmed. As such, we have been making extensive enquiries throughout, in order to trace all possible witnesses.
“As a result, we now believe that these witnesses may include the man being circulated today. If you recognise him please let us know, and I’d like to emphasise again that he is potentially a witness to the incident who may have information to assist.”