If you are thinking about reporting the incident, try not to eat, drink, wash, smoke, brush your teeth, or go to the toilet or change your clothes. keep any items like condoms, bedding or clothing in a clean plastic bag. this can be used as forensic evidence in court. evidence can be collected at a sexual assault referral centre (SARC). you can find a

SARC near you here

 

if you want evidence collected, you need to get a medical forensic examination as soon as possible. you have the best chance of evidence being collected with the first 72 hours (3 days). having a forensic examination does not mean you have to report to the police, it will be stored and if you do want to report in the future this evidence will then be shared with the police

 

more information about having a forensic medical examination can be found here

 

if you need emergency contraception, phone your gp and get medical help