# Horror as woman raped on popular UK walk – police hunting masked man

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/horror-as-woman-raped-on-popular-uk-walk-police-hunting-masked-man/
- Published: 2026-11-06T15:46:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-06T16:54:42+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Express (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2263962/woman-raped-popular-uk-walk-yorkshire
- Topics: Entertainment, Horror, UK, World

## Key points

- Police are searching for a man after a rape on the trail.
- The attack was reported at about 2.50pm on Wednesday.
- Investigators want information about a tall, stocky suspect.

## Summary

South Yorkshire Police are investigating the rape of a woman on the Trans Pennine Trail near Bolton-upon-Dearne. Officers are searching for a suspect and carrying out enquiries, while the victim is receiving support from police and medical professionals.

The attack was reported at about 2.50pm on Wednesday on a section of trail between Mexborough Road and Harlington Road. Police describe the suspect as tall and stocky, wearing a dark jumper, black gloves and a black face covering, and speaking with a southern accent; investigators are examining forensic evidence, CCTV and witness accounts.

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