POLICE are investigating a report of a rape of a 21-year-old woman in Stockton.

The incident took place some time between 5am and 7am yesterday (May 1) on Ragpath Lane in Roseworth.

Officers are currently at the scene as part of their enquiries and a cordon has put in place.

The man is described as white, with short dark hair in his late 20s or early 30s.

Detective Sergeant Chris Barker said: “I would urge anyone who has any information to come forward and assist us with our enquiries.

“This incident took place in the early hours of the morning and I particularly appeal to those who may leave the house for work or be walking their dogs around that time to contact us if they may have seen anything that may help the investigation.

“I want to reassure local residents that we have a number of detectives working on this enquiry.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cleveland Police on the non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.