The woman, who was prominently featured on television some years ago, reportedly fell victim to a group of at least five rapists when she returned from an overseas engagement and was paying a visit to her relatives in St Ctaherine.

The police told THE WEEKEND STAR that it appeared as if her attackers were lurking on the premises before entering the house and holding up the occupants at gunpoint. They are said to have proceeded to rape the woman and rob her.

The incident was reported to the Ewarton police station and it was also said that the woman had to seek counselling following the frightening ordeal.

That incident is said to be the latest in a series of cases occurring in two communities in the parish.

The police say that a group of men are said to be wreaking havoc on the women in the St Catherine communities.

In another case, a 16-year-old girl was also raped over a week ago by a group of men who discovered she was home alone. The police suspect the same group of men are responsible for both acts.

Sources also told THE WEEKEND STAR that the men are linked to the theft of a shotgun in a recent robbery at a house.

Deputy Superintendent of Police, Clive Blair, the officer in charge of crime for the St Catherine North police, said the criminals are being tracked by the police and they will be brought to book.