POLICE investigating a report of rape in Launceston have issued an appeal to find a potential witness who was driving a white van in the area.

A woman aged in her 40s was approached by two unknown men in Madford Lane and attacked in a nearby alleyway between 12.25am and 1.05am Sunday, January 30.

Detectives would now like to find the driver of a white van seen travelling along Tower Street at 12.55am as they may be able to help with enquiries.

The victim is being supported by specialist officers.

Both suspects were said to be wearing tracksuit bottoms. One of the men wore a white hooded top and the other a dark-coloured hooded top.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, or email [email protected], quoting crime reference CR/008565/22.