Two women sexually assaulted within hours of each other on Yarm Road, Stockton

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Police are appealing for information following two reports of women being sexually assaulted in Stockton.

Cleveland Police said the first rape of a woman is alleged to have occurred between 11pm and 12am on Saturday 7 September.

At around 12.30am on Sunday 8 September, a second rape of a woman was reported.

The incidents are both said to have occurred in an alleyway on Yarm Road and are believed to involve the same man.

Detective Inspector Matt Hollingsworth said: “While our investigation continues, I would ask anyone with information, dash cam and doorbell footage to please get in touch.

“We understand how concerning this will be to people living in our community and we have increased our patrols in the area to provide reassurance.”

If you have information, please contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting reference number 173185.

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