A male has been arrested right after a teenage girl was attacked and raped in a public park.
The teenage lady was attacked and raped in an early morning incident on Sunday in a town centre park in Southampton.
The 27-12 months-aged person was arrested and questioned by expert detectives soon after the violent assault and is currently being held in custody.
Law enforcement were being right away instructed of the rape and rushed to Palmerston Park exactly where it was considered the younger man was arrested.
The power claimed no 1 else was getting sought in conjunction with the attack and are pleasing for witnesses to come forward.
The young female had been on a wander via Palmerston Park in Southampton on Sunday early morning when she was attacked
A 27-year-outdated gentleman has been arrested and is becoming questioned by expert detectives, Hampshire Police verified (file impression)
A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary said on Sunday: ‘We are desirable for witnesses as component of our investigation into a rape in Southampton this morning.
‘We have been identified as at 7.07am currently to Palmerston Park in Southampton to a report that a girl in her late teens had been raped.
‘A 27-12 months-aged gentleman has been arrested on suspicion of rape and continues to be in police custody at this time.
‘Scenes of crime keep on being at the park carrying out forensic lookups for clues while we get proof and perform inquiries as part of our investigation.’
Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Douglas, main the investigation, explained: ‘We are not searching for any person else in link with this incident, but we still want to listen to from anybody who could have observed what happened.
‘If you have been in the vicinity of Palmerston Park involving 6.30am and 7.30am and saw anything at all which could support our investigation, remember to get in contact.
‘We value this is a worrying incident and there will be excess patrols in the space as a outcome. If you see an officer and have any problems please discuss to them.’
