Woman in 30s 'raped by group of men' in Oxfordshire graveyard as police seek brave witness who tried to intervene

Police say that the woman was attacked in the yard of St Mary's Church and surrounding area in Banbury in the early hours of Sunday.

Thames Valley Police are now seeking information on a brave Good Samaritan who is said to have tried to help the victim.

The authorities hope that by tracking the person who helped will help them bring the attackers to justice.

The alleged victim is being supported by specifically trained officers at this extremely difficult time, the police added.

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Police have also asked anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage in the area to come forward to help them with their enquiries.

Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Mark Personius said: “This is a horrific crime and Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation to identify the offenders.

“I am making a public appeal to a specific witness, a woman, who we believe may have tried to help the victim. At this stage we don’t have a description of this Good Samaritan.

"However, if you believe you are the woman, please contact the police as you may have vital information that can help us piece together what happened.

“The town centre would have been busy on a Saturday night into the early hours of a Sunday morning.

"Therefore, I would also appeal to anyone else who saw or heard anything in the area between about 12am and 2.30am this morning to come forward.

“Please check any CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage you have from the area and if you have captured anything that you think may help us, please get in touch.