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Concern over crime scene graffiti | Concern over crime scene graffiti |
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Graffiti apparently showing a naked woman cowering before a man with a gun has appeared at a sex attack scene. | Graffiti apparently showing a naked woman cowering before a man with a gun has appeared at a sex attack scene. |
The images appeared at Halling, Kent, where a sex attack happened three weeks ago. One teenage girl told the BBC that locals thought it was "freaky". | The images appeared at Halling, Kent, where a sex attack happened three weeks ago. One teenage girl told the BBC that locals thought it was "freaky". |
She said they thought it was linked to the attack because of the location. | She said they thought it was linked to the attack because of the location. |
Police have asked people in the village if they know who is behind the images. Det Ch Insp Andy Rabey said it was thought a stencil was used. | Police have asked people in the village if they know who is behind the images. Det Ch Insp Andy Rabey said it was thought a stencil was used. |
He did not suggest the attacker was the culprit. | He did not suggest the attacker was the culprit. |
He said: "We're asking people in Halling to have a look and consider whether they know who has caused that damage and whether they know people are doing that. | He said: "We're asking people in Halling to have a look and consider whether they know who has caused that damage and whether they know people are doing that. |
"In relation to the sexual offence we are continuing with our inquiries and are pursuing lines in relation to forensic evidence." | "In relation to the sexual offence we are continuing with our inquiries and are pursuing lines in relation to forensic evidence." |
The graffiti was discovered on a wall on a footpath, several days after the assault took place. | The graffiti was discovered on a wall on a footpath, several days after the assault took place. |
Similar images were later found around the village - some have since been whitewashed over by the residents. | Similar images were later found around the village - some have since been whitewashed over by the residents. |
The attacker has been described as a man aged between 37 and 45, with a mole above his lip. | The attacker has been described as a man aged between 37 and 45, with a mole above his lip. |