POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a rape in Redditch.

The incident in Greystone Close occurred at about 9.30pm on Saturday, July 25.

Officers would particularly like to speak to a potential witness who is believed to have intervened and caused the rapist to run off.

Police said the rapist is known to the victim and extensive enquiries are ongoing to trace him.

Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident 133-s-250715.

Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.