Police step up patrols after woman was raped in Bristol city centre attack - as images of four men wanted are shared

Published: 23:05, 3 April 2026 | Updated: 23:25, 3 April 2026 Police have increased patrols following the rape of a woman in Bristol city centre at the weekend, as images of four men wanted in connection with the incident are released. The attack occurred in the Assembly Rooms Lane area on Sunday, March 29 at approximately 3.05am, Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed. A major investigation has since been launched, with the men thought to have travelled to the eastern part of the city between 3.30am and 4am. The victim informed police that the suspects are Asian and thought to be in their twenties to thirties. Police inquiries have resulted in obtaining images of four men they wish to identify and speak to in connection with the incident. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Almond said the victim received a response within eight minutes of the incident and was taken to a place of safety. He said: 'Since Sunday a large number of investigative enquiries have taken place, including fast-track forensics analysis and reviewing security and CCTV footage. 'Further lines of enquiry are being followed up, and while those are ongoing, we hope there will be people who can help us identify these four men. Images of four men wanted in connection with a rape in Bristol centre centre have been released by police The victim received a response from police within eight minutes of the attack and was taken to a place of safety The attack occurred in the Assembly Rooms Lane area (pictured) on Sunday, March 29 at approximately 3.05am 'They were not on the scene when police arrived, but were seen in the city centre on the night in question. We believe based off of our CCTV enquiries they then headed towards the eastern part of the city at about 3.30-4am on Sunday.' DCI Almond described the crime as 'awful' and reassured the public it is being treated with the 'utmost seriousness.' He added: 'Extra high-visibility patrols in the city centre have been carried out this week and these will continue across the bank holiday weekend.' Avon and Somerset Police have asked anyone who can identify these men, or who may be able to assist with the investigation, to call 101 and quote reference number 5226085769 or log number 95 of 29 March. No comments have so far been submitted. Why not be the first to send us your thoughts, or debate this issue live on our message boards. By posting your comment you agree to our house rules. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual. Do you want to automatically post your MailOnline comments to your Facebook Timeline? Your comment will be posted to MailOnline as usual We will automatically post your comment and a link to the news story to your Facebook timeline at the same time it is posted on MailOnline. To do this we will link your MailOnline account with your Facebook account. We’ll ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. Your details from Facebook will be used to provide you with tailored content, marketing and ads in line with our Privacy Policy.