Three people arrested as woman was raped after she got into a taxi
Three people have been arrested after a woman got into what she thought was a registered taxi and was raped on the journey.
The victim got into the taxi on Paragon Street in Hull city centre just after midnight on July 30.
Two people were arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday, while a third person was also arrested on suspicion of the same offence on Sunday.
All three are still in police custody while Humberside Police continues to investigate.
Detective Chief Inspector Jim Clough said: ‘We have been carrying out extensive lines of enquiries over the course of the last week, including reviewing CCTV footage in Hull city centre at the time to identify the vehicle concerned.
‘I know this incident will be extremely concerning for our local community, however I hope the news of these arrests reassures the public that we have been and continue to treat this investigation as a priority.
‘Officers will continue to be in the area over the coming days, providing additional reassurance to the local community.
‘I would encourage anyone with any concerns or any information to please come and speak to them.’
Police are asking anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to get in touch.
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