A police hunt is being stepped up one year on from the rape of a woman in her 30s in a village as officers turn to the public with a fresh appeal.

The victim was raped by a man in in Minster Lovell, near Witney, against the ruined walls of the Minster Lovell Hall grounds between 8.20pm 10pm on October 28 last year.

Thames Valley Police are especially interested in speaking to two or three white males, aged in their late teens to early 20s, who approached the victim and offender during the incident and briefly spoke with the male.

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Investigating officer detective constable Charlotte Norman said: “Despite happening a year ago, we are still investigating this distressing rape as we are determined to get justice for the victim.

“I am appealing for anyone with information, no matter how small, to come forward." 

A man was arrested at the time of the incident but has since been released under investigation.

Contact 101 with information, quoting the reference number 43230488509, or remain anonymous by contacting independent charity Crimestoppers.