Overview
- Avon and Somerset Police confirmed Saturday they arrested a man on suspicion of rape in the city-centre attack.
- Two other men were released under investigation, and officers still want to identify three men seen on CCTV.
- The woman was raped in Assembly Rooms Lane at about 3.05am on Sunday, March 29, and she initially told police the attackers were of Asian appearance in their twenties to thirties.
- Officers reached the scene within eight minutes and took the victim to a place of safety, with ongoing support promised by specialist teams.
- Detectives are using fast-track forensics and extensive CCTV reviews, which indicate the men moved toward eastern Bristol around 3.30 to 4am, while high-visibility patrols continue over the bank holiday and witnesses are urged to call 101 quoting 5226085769 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.