Police Hunt Man Over Shocking Sheffield Hotel Rape

South Yorkshire Police have released CCTV images of a man they urgently need to question after a brutal rape in Sheffield.

Terrifying Attack in Hotel Room

The horrific assault happened in the early hours of February 9, 2025, inside a hotel on St Mary’s Gate. The victim, a woman, did not know her attacker. She reported the rape the following day.

Suspect Description

Officers describe the suspect as an Asian man, about six feet tall, stocky build, with short black hair and a beard.

“We believe this man may have crucial information to assist our investigation,” said a police spokesperson.

Police Plea: Public’s Help Needed

Despite extensive phone checks, forensic analysis, and CCTV reviews, the suspect remains unidentified. Police are urging anyone who recognises the man to come forward.

  • Submit information online.
  • Use the live chat function on the South Yorkshire Police website.

Your tip could be the key to bringing justice in this serious case.

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