COPS are hunting a thug who raped and robbed a woman in an early hour attack.

       The horrific assault happened in Hull at 4.40am in a city centre park.

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       Police patrols have been stepped up in the area as officers carry out house-to-house enquiries Credit: Google Maps

       Police are appealing for witnesses after the incident last Tuesday in Bean Street.

       Humberside Police are carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the area following the sex attack.

       The victim is being supported and as police race to identify and hunt down the suspect.

       A force spokeswoman said: "Residents of Coltman Street, Gee Street and Wellsted Street will continue to see a police presence as we conduct house to house enquiries as part of an ongoing rape investigation.

       "It was reported that a woman was raped by a man in the park at the bottom of Bean Street, behind Coltman Street, at about 4.40am on Tuesday, September 14.

       "The woman was also reportedly physically assaulted and had her mobile phone stolen."

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       Detective Chief Inspector Pete Thorp added: “Understandably an incident of this nature will be extremely concerning for the local community.

       “We are treating it with the upmost seriousness and have already been conducting enquiries such as CCTV and CSI.

       “The victim is being supported and we are exploring every possible line of enquiry to identify the man responsible as quickly as we can.

       “If anyone has any information which could assist our investigation, please call 101 quoting log 50 of September 14.

       "Alternatively Crimestoppers is a completely anonymous and independent reporting service who can be contacted on 0800 555 111.”

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       Cops area appealing for witness as they hunt the suspect Credit: Google Maps

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