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WOMAN, 65,RAPED IN BROAD DAYLIGHT

0 Comments | Lincolnshire Echo, Jul 2, 2010 | by Robert Rowlands

A 65-YEAR-OLD woman has been raped in broad daylight as she walked along a footpath.

Police have launched a manhunt after the pensioner was approached by a stranger and seriously sexually assaulted in a spot popular with local dog walkers.

The rape took place at 7pm on Wednesday on the secluded Viking Way footpath in fields behind Bentley Drive and Vauxhall Road in Bracebridge Heath.

Police have now stepped up patrols to them if you have any concerns.”

The suspect is in his late 20s or early 30s, slim, clean-shaven, with a long, oval-shaped face.

He was wearing a short-sleeved white T-shirt, blue jeans and white trainers and was carrying a dark nylon shoulder bag.

Villager Barry Wood said he often walked his dog along the footpath.

“A lot of people walk along there, so this is a real shock,” he said.

Anyone with any information should call police on 0300 1110300.

in the village outside Lincoln as they urge witnesses to come forward.

Spokesman James Newall warned people in the area not to go walking alone if possible.

He said: “This is an extremely sickening offence.

“We will be increasing our patrols in the evening and beat teams will be on the streets today. Please talk