Come forward safely · England and Wales
Come forward with what you know
Preserve the original material, and use whichever official route fits your circumstances.
Telephone routes
Official websites
Reporting and legal information
External official service
Report rape, sexual assault or another sexual offence
Police.uk's reporting routes for a victim, a witness, or someone reporting on another person’s behalf — understanding the possible outcomes can help set expectations.
External official service
Find a Sexual Assault Referral Centre
NHS search for specialist medical, practical and emotional support — available whether or not you choose to involve the police.
External official service
Find a solicitor
The Law Society's directory of legal professionals regulated in England and Wales.