Thames Valley Police has released an image of a man who may have vital information in connection with a rape investigation in Ascot.

It follows a report that between 11pm and 11.30pm on Friday 21 June, a woman was walking on a footpath near Station Hill, when she was approached by a man who then raped her.

Specially trained officers are supporting the victim, a woman in her twenties.

Senior investigating officer, Detective Inspector Liam Butler, said: “We are continuing to investigate this concerning incident.

“As such we are releasing images of a man who we believe may have information in connection with this incident.

“If this is you or you recognise the man, we would ask you to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“You can contact us either through our online reporting page quoting reference 43240293544, or by calling 101 quoting the same reference.

“If you do not wish to speak to the police you can contact the Independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”