Woman claims she was raped after her drink was spiked by gang of Middle Eastern migrants and she woke up in a strange house
A GANG of migrants allegedly drugged, abducted and raped a mother-of-three in Sunderland, sparking violent unrest from locals and far-right supporters.
Police are investigating the "serious assault" of a 26-year-old woman, who said she woke up in a strange house with cuts and bruises and believes her drink was spiked.
The woman had been enjoying a night out in the city before she was allegedly drugged and taken back to a house in Peel Street, Hedon.
Six men - aged between 20-30 - from Iraq, Syria and Bahrain have been arrested and bailed in connection with the attack that occurred on September 4, but news of the incident lead to violent outbreaks across the area.
Members of the Sunderland Defence League smashed the windows at the terraced house where the woman says she was attacked.
Two Asian men were injured at the scene when counter protests, led by the Asian community, clashed with the demonstration.
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Police also arrested five men for offences including affray after far-Right supporters joined locals to protest.
The men, all from Sunderland, were aged between 25-38.
The demonstration was held a week after the alleged attack and attracted large numbers, leading to a police scramble to restore order after the violence erupted.
Sunderland Central MP Julie Elliot called for calm last night, according to The Mail Online.
Chief Inspector Paul Milner said: "We know the woman had been in Sunderland City Centre on Saturday night before waking up in a strange address in Peel Street with cuts and bruises.
"She managed to leave the house and get to a family members home at around 5am on Sunday morning.
"The victim believes her drink may have been spiked.
"This is obviously a very serious incident and something we know the local community will be concerned about and we will have officers on patrol to offer reassurance to anyone who may be concerned and answer any queries they may have.
"If anyone has any information they think may be useful to our investigation then I would ask them to get in contact with us."
Fresh fears over border security have emerged as the migrant crisis in Calais worsens.
Today The Sun on Sunday revealed that people-smuggling from Calais has doubled in four years, according to the latest figures.
Yesterday three suspected migrants crossed the channel in a dingy before they were spotted landing on the Kent coast by locals.
Police arrested them just after 9.15am and gave them to immigration officials.
Anyone with information should contact Northumbria Police on 101 quoting reference 572 040916 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.