POLICE are hunting a serial rapist after two women were attacked by a man in a puffer jacket.
The first assault took place between 12:30am and 1am in a house in the Emmer Green area of Reading.
2The first woman was attacked at a home in Emmer GreenPolice have now linked this incident from June 11 last year to a recent second attack.
A woman in her 40s was raped in Prospect Mews, also Reading, on January 15 between 1:30am and 2am.
Officers believe the two horror attacks are linked and are hunting a suspect.
He has been described as black, between the ages of 20 and 30, with slim build and may have an African accent.
The man was last seen wearing a distinctive hooded puffer jacket and white trainers.
More officers have been on patrol with police urging residents to check their CCTV cameras.
Detective Inspector Laura Corscadden, of Reading CID, said “I understand that the linking of these two offences will cause significant concern in the community.
“We are conducting a thorough and extensive investigation with significant resources and it is my priority to identify the suspect and safeguard the public.
“The victims are also being supported by specially trained officers at this time.
“I would also like to hear from anybody who may have been driving in the Oxford Road area between 1am to 2.30am on 15th January, specifically in the section of Oxford Road junction with George Street and Prospect Street and has a dash-cam to please check the recordings.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting 43230021084.”
2The second victim was raped in Prospect Mews in Reading
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