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Women walk in solidarity after rape on trail
A community walk in Barnsley is being held to support women after a woman reported being raped on the Trans Pennine Trail near Bolton-upon-Dearne. Organisers Lisa and Laura Bedford say the event will show solidarity and encourage respect, while highlighting that women should be able to use outdoor spaces safely.
The walk starts from Lowfield Lane at 16:30 GMT on Friday 13 November and follows part of the trail; local council members will hand out safety equipment. Police say the attack happened at about 14:50 GMT on 4 November and are seeking dashcam footage from nearby roads. Research cited in the article found that more than half of women feel unsafe exercising outdoors alone after dark, while 69% fear sexual harassment.
In short
- Barnsley walk backs women after a reported rape on the Trans Pennine Trail.
- Police are seeking dashcam footage from nearby roads.
- Research finds 69% of women fear sexual harassment while exercising outdoors.