Police have urged three Good Samaritans to come forward after two teens ‘intervened and had an altercation’ with attackers after a teenage girl was raped.
The victim was walking on Oxford Road in Reading when she was approached by two men who tried to speak to her after 10pm on Saturday.
The teenager and the two men walked to Prince of Wales Avenue where she raped by the offenders.
Thames Valley Police are now appealing to three Good Samaritans who helped the girl following the incident.
They include, two possibly teen boys, who intervened and had an altercation with the offenders as well as a black woman who helped the victim.
Investigating officer, Detective Inspector Sukhveer Sokhi said: ‘I appreciate that this offence will cause concern in the local community.
‘I can reassure local residents that Thames Valley Police is conducting a thorough investigation.
‘I am appealing to three Good Samaritans who helped the victim after the offence to please come forward.
A teenage girl was raped by two men on Saturday night on Prince of Wales Avenue in Reading (pictured). Police are now appealing to the Good Samaritans who helped her after the attack
‘Firstly, two males, possibly boys in their teens, who intervened and had an altercation with the offenders in Prince of Wales Avenue around 10.25pm.
‘Shortly after this altercation happened, the victim then walked into Elm Park Road, where a black woman helped the victim.
‘We are appealing to these three Good Samaritans to come forward, because what you saw and heard will help our investigation.’
If you are one of the Good Samaritans or know of their identities, visit a police station or the force’s website, or call 101 quoting reference number 43250584676.
‘We have officers and staff in the community conducting house to house and CCTV enquiries,’ Inspector Sokhi added.
‘Therefore, if you have any information or questions, please feel free to speak to us as we conduct enquiries in the area.’