A WOMAN has reported she was raped in Fareham yesterday morning.

The 22-year-old told police the incident happened sometime between 1.30am and 2.45am on Saturday, March 19.

She had been walking along West Street in Fareham when a man unknown to her approached her.

The man then threatened her before attacking her near the footbridge that goes over Western Way, close to the train station.

Police have released a description of him, saying he is white, aged late 20s to early 30s, around 5ft 11 inches tall and of slim build.

He had a full beard that was blonde and grey in colour.

Detective Constable Steve Finnis from Hampshire Constabulary’s Operation Amberstone team said: “An investigation is underway and the woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

“Officers are carrying out extensive enquiries to ascertain the exact circumstances and we would like to appeal to anyone who was in the vicinity in the early hours of this morning to get in touch.

“Were you in the area this morning between 1.30am and 2.45am? Did you see anything suspicious or anyone matching the description above?

“Perhaps you have CCTV or were driving in the area at the time and have dash-cam footage?”

Officers from Fareham’s Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out increased patrols in the area.

Anyone with any information should get in touch, calling 101 and quoting 44220109191.