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Disabled woman pregnant by rapist | Disabled woman pregnant by rapist |
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Police investigating the rape of a severely disabled woman could be taking DNA samples of all men who have come into contact with her. | Police investigating the rape of a severely disabled woman could be taking DNA samples of all men who have come into contact with her. |
The woman, who comes from the Bolton area and cannot communicate, was made pregnant by the attack. | |
Her condition was only discovered after she became distressed. The victim had been looked after by family and had respite care at a nursing home. | |
Police said the woman had profound physical and learning disabilities. | Police said the woman had profound physical and learning disabilities. |
'Terrible attack' | 'Terrible attack' |
Det Insp Simon Collier said: "This process will take some time but we are determined to trace the person responsible for the terrible attack. | |
"We have launched an investigation into this matter which will be extremely complex and needs to be handled sensitively." | |
Det Insp Collier said the requests for DNA would be voluntary. | Det Insp Collier said the requests for DNA would be voluntary. |
"Any information would be of great assistance, but clearly in this case we are relying on the few people who legitimately know the identity of the victim and I accept it could be difficult to come forward," he said. | "Any information would be of great assistance, but clearly in this case we are relying on the few people who legitimately know the identity of the victim and I accept it could be difficult to come forward," he said. |
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