Police issue CCTV image of key witness in rape investigation

Police have released a CCTV image of a cyclist officers believe could be a key witness in an investigation of a rape of a woman.

The cyclist, seen wearing a bright red jacket, walked with the victim along Winterstoke Road in south Bristol on December 3 at around 9am.

The victim, who was pulling a black suitcase behind them as they walked, hadn’t met the cyclist before but says he told them his name was Mateusz.

The pair entered South Bristol Retail Park having walked south from the direction of Ashton Road.

Police say the cyclist had no involvement in the offence - but officers want to speak to him as he could be a key witness.

The cyclist, or anyone who knows him, should get in contact with police by calling 01 and giving the call handler the reference number 5221283981, or complete our online appeals form.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.

No personal details are taken, information cannot be traced or recorded and you will not go to court or have to speak to police when contacting Crimestoppers.