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Horror as girl raped in UK city centre park – man arrested
A girl was allegedly raped in Parade Gardens, a city-centre park in Bath, and police have arrested a man in his late teens in connection with the report. Avon and Somerset Police say the investigation is continuing, with officers supporting the young victim and seeking information from the public.
The reported attack took place at about 11.30pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Police said two men helped the girl get a taxi home and have asked them to contact investigators; forensic and CCTV enquiries are also under way. Anyone with information is asked to quote reference number 5226365584.
In short
- A man in his late teens has been arrested.
- Police are continuing forensic and CCTV enquiries.
- Investigators are seeking witnesses and information.
Explained simply
Parade Gardens is a public park beside the River Avon in the centre of Bath, a city in Somerset. Avon and Somerset Police investigate reported crimes in Bath and the surrounding area.
In a rape investigation, police gather evidence and speak to people who may have relevant information. Details about a person arrested do not establish whether they are guilty; that is for the courts to decide if a case is brought. The case matters because it concerns the safety and support of a young person and the police inquiry into what happened.