Women's safety walk to be held after Trans Pennine Trail rape
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community
A women’s safety walk is to be held as police continue to probe a horrific rape in broad daylight on the Trans Pennine Trail near Doncaster.
Investigations are contiuning into he attack in Bolton-upon-Dearne on November 4.
Distraught members of the local community have organised the Women’s Safety Walk, with the motto “our safety, our community, our voice” on November 13 from 4.30pm.
A spokesperson for the organisers said: “In light of the recent rape in Bolton on Dearne, let’s stand together.
“Let’s walk together for safety, for respect and for a safety community. Standing together makes us stronger.”
The walk will meet at Lowfield Lane.
Meanwhile, investigations into the incident are continuing by South Yorkshire Police.
Barnsley Neighbourhoods Inspector Rebecca Richardson, who has served communities in Bolton-upon-Dearne and the surrounding areas for the last eight years, said: "It's absolutely not right that women and girls don't feel safe in this area.
“I run on a regular basis and the Trans Pennine Trail is a route that I often use.
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"Like any woman or girl, I want to feel safe in this area.
“It's absolutely right that they should be able to use this trail and feel safe in doing so, and I am standing with the local community to do everything I can to make women and girls feel safe again."
The rape took place at 2.50pm on Wednesday (4 November) on the trail near to Harlington Road and Furlong Road.
Crime scene investigators, SYP’s Mounted Section and Motorcycle and Rural Crime Team have all been at the scene.
Searches were also carried out in the river and on the riverbank by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Marine and Underwater Search Unit.
There will continue to be a police presence in the area, with Insp Richardson hoping it offers some "reassurance and visibility" in light of the incident.
Anyone with information should get in touch with SYP on 101. Please quote incident number 550 of 4 November 2026 when you get in touch.
You can also report information anonymously via Crimestoppers. You can call them on the freephone number 0800 555 111 or by submitting a form via their website.