Police appeal for information after woman raped on Trans Pennine Trail

ITV News · ITV News · 2026-11-05 14:23 UTC

Police are appealing for witnesses after a women was raped in broad daylight on the Trans Pennine Trail.

Police are looking for witnesses and information after a woman was raped in Barnsley.

The woman was allegedly attacked on a section of the Trans Pennine Trail between Mexborough Road and Harlington Road, near Bolton-upon-Dearne, at 2.40pm on November 4.

The suspect is described as tall, with a stocky build and was wearing a dark jumper sweatshirt, black gloves and a black face covering. He is believed to have spoken with a southern accent.

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