Woman raped in Tesco toilet in broad daylight
Police seek witnesses after woman raped in Tesco toilet
A woman reported being raped after a man followed her into a Tesco toilet cubicle in broad daylight. The incident occurred yesterday afternoon at the Tesco located on Bridge Road in Sheerness, Kent.
According to the victim, the man followed her into the toilets and sexually assaulted her between 1.37pm and 2.19pm.
The suspect is described as an eastern European male, approximately 30 years old, standing at 5ft 3in and dressed in a blue tracksuit.
Is this what our country has descended in to… not some dark ally, not a park in the early hours. But a super market toilet in the day time. I’m so sickened!! Share the CCTV. Every supermarket has them!! pic.twitter.com/fz8hpHvWUH
— leilani dowding 🌸🚜 ☮️ (@LeilaniDowding) October 2, 2024
Police are urging anyone with information about the attack to come forward. Detective Inspector Samantha Stuart stated, ‘From our initial inquiries and reviewing CCTV, we know several people entered the toilet area during this time, including a woman who assisted the victim.
‘I’m very eager to speak with anyone who was in the supermarket and used the toilets between 1.37pm and 2.30pm.’
What Other Media Are Saying
- KentOnline reports on a woman being raped in a toilet cubicle at Tesco in Sheerness, highlighting concerns over public safety and the need for increased vigilance.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What happened to the woman in the Tesco toilet?
She was allegedly raped after being followed into a toilet cubicle.
When did the alleged attack at Tesco occur?
The alleged attack took place yesterday afternoon between 1.37pm and 2.19pm.
Where did the alleged assault happen?
The alleged assault happened in the Tesco on Bridge Road in Sheerness, Kent.
What is the description of the suspect?
The suspect is described as eastern European, about 30 years old, 5ft 3in tall, wearing a blue tracksuit.
Who should come forward with information about the attack?
Police urge anyone with information, especially those who used the toilets between 1.37pm and 2.30pm, to come forward.
