Officers want to speak to four men who they wish to identify and speak to in relation to this investigation
Paul Greaves Senior News Reporter
16:29, 03 Apr 2026
Police in Bristol want to speak to four men in relation to a rape investigation(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
Police investigating the rape of a woman in Bristol city centre have released images of four men they would like to identify in relation to the incident.
A woman was raped in the Assembly Rooms Lane area at approximately 3.05am on Sunday, March 29. She gave an initial account to officers that the suspects are Asian and aged in their twenties or thirties.
Enquiries have been carried out and have led to police obtaining images of four men who they wish to identify and speak to in relation to this investigation.
Police in Bristol want to speak to four men in relation to a rape investigation(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
Detective Chief Inspector Mark Almond said: “The first officers attended the scene within eight minutes of this rape offence being reported to us and helped to take the victim to a place of safety.
“Her welfare has been of paramount importance to us. We will ensure she has the support she needs, not only now, but in the days and weeks ahead.
“Since Sunday a large number of investigative enquiries have taken place, including fast-track forensics analysis and reviewing security and CCTV footage.
“Further lines of enquiry are being followed up, and while those are ongoing, we hope there will be people who can help us identify these four men.
Police in Bristol want to speak to four men in relation to a rape investigation(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
“They were not on the scene when police arrived, but were seen in the city centre on the night in question. We believe based off of our CCTV enquiries they then headed towards the eastern part of the city at about 3.30-4am on Sunday.”
DCI Almond continued: “People will be understandably shocked and upset to learn of this awful crime.
“Rape offences where the suspect is unknown to the victim are not common and we wish to reassure everyone this is being treated with the utmost seriousness.
“Extra high-visibility patrols in the city centre have been carried out this week and these will continue across the bank holiday weekend.”
Police in Bristol want to speak to four men in relation to a rape investigation(Image: Avon and Somerset Police)
If you can help police identify these men, or are able to help our investigation, please call 101 and quote reference number 5226085769 or log number 95 of 29 March.
Information can also be provided anonymously too by contacting Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via its website.