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06 Sept 2025

Police investigating Paignton rape want to talk to this man

Detectives appeal after sex attack near pier

Rape probe police release photos that may hold clue to Bay rape probe

Sex attack police release photos of man who may be able to help them

Police investigating an alleged rape in Paignton have released pictures of a man who may be able to help them.

The sex attack is reported to have happened on Thursday June 29 in the area of Paignton Pier between 10.30pm and 11.30pm.

The female victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

Police investigating the incident would like to identify the man pictured as they believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries. 

Police appeal to trace man

Anyone who knows the man pictured is urged to call police on 101 or report information online via our website quoting log 511 of 30 June.

Officers would also like to hear from anyone with dash-cam or CCTV footage in the area of Paignton seafront which may assist our enquiries.

Information can be reported to devon-cornwall.police.uk.

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