Man named after rape at Nuneaton station as police launch urgent manhunt

Detectives investigating a reported rape at Nuneaton railway station have released the name and image of a man they want to trace.

Officers from British Transport Police were called to the station at 9.24pm on Friday 13 March following reports of the serious incident.

Specialist officers continue to provide support to the victim as enquiries remain ongoing.

Police are now seeking to locate Billy Ormiston, aged 36, who is known to have connections to Nuneaton, Coventry and Atherstone.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact officers by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 708 of 13 March.

Members of the public are advised not to approach him if seen, but instead to call 999 immediately.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Image: British Transport Police