An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in broad daylight as police search for two boys who may have been witnesses.
Police are searching for two boys who they believe could have seen the alleged sexual assault in the quiet village of Uffculme at around 3.40pm on Friday, April 18.
Officers said the pair were cycling on a bridge or footpath near Bridge Street between 3.30 and 3.45pm but had left the scene before police arrived.
The force has since arrested an 18-year-old man from Tiverton on suspicion of rape, sexual assault on a female and malicious communications.
He has been released on bail until July pending further enquiries.
Police are searching for two boys who they believe could have seen the alleged sexual assault in the village of Uffculme near Bridge Street (pictured)
Police have arrested an 18-year-old man from Tiverton on suspicion of rape, sexual assault on a female and malicious communications
A statement from the Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘Detectives from Exeter CID would like to speak with them as they may hold vital information to assist with enquiries.
‘They are also keen to hear from any other witnesses who have not yet spoken to police.
‘Please contact us online or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference 50250096463.
‘Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.’
The victim is being supported by specially trained officers, the force added.
