Detectives investigating an alleged rape in a village near Carlisle are appealing for a taxi driver who may be a potential witness to come forward.
Police received a report in the early hours of last Monday morning that a rape had taken place at an address in Wetheral.
Officers would like to speak to the driver of a dark-coloured minibus-style taxi which left the A69 at Warwick Bridge in the direction of the Co-op store at approximately 2am that morning.
They believe the driver could hold key information.
A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "The driver is asked to contact police on 101 and ask to speak to an officer from the North Cumbria Crime and Safeguarding Team."
Paul Fuller, 36, from Greenhill, Brampton, was charged with rape, three counts of sexual assault and possession of an offensive weapon.
He appeared at Carlisle's magistrates’ court on Tuesday where he denied the offences and was remanded in custody.
His next court appearance is scheduled for August 28.
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