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Woman ‘raped inside Tesco supermarket toilets’ after man ‘followed her’ into cubicle – as cops issue details of suspect

The force revealed one lady assisted the victim

A WOMAN was raped inside a supermarket toilet cubicle after a man followed her inside, police have said.

The alleged attack took place in aTesco supermarket ladies' public toilets in Sheerness, Kent, between 1.37pm and 2.19pm on October 1.

A woman was reportedly raped in the Tesco supermarket ladies' public toilets in Sheerness, Kent
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A woman was reportedly raped in the Tesco supermarket ladies' public toilets in Sheerness, KentCredit: Google Maps

According to the woman, she was followed into the toilet by a man who sexually assaulted her.

The man is described as eastern European, about 30 years old, 5ft 3in tall and wearing a blue tracksuit.

Detectives have appealed for information and witnesses are being urged to come forward.

Kent Police Detective Inspector Samantha Stuart said: "From our initial inquiries and reviewing CCTV we know there were a number of people who entered the toilet area during this time, including one lady who assisted the victim.

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"I'm really keen to talk to anyone who was in the supermarket at the time and who used the toilets between 1.37pm and 2.30pm."

Anyone with information should contact Kent Police quoting 46/166522/24 or Crimestoppers anonymously.

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