Thames Valley Police are investigating a rape that happened in Banbury, Oxfordshire, in the early hours of this morning. The victim, aged in her late teens, was assaulted in a park
A young man has been arrested after he raped a woman inside a park after they met during a night out in Oxfordshire this weekend.
Police were called to reports of a sexual assault at People’s Park in Banbury in the early hours of this morning. Thames Valley Police said the victim, aged in her late teens, had met her attacker at a venue in Banbury town centre.
The man, aged 19, is said to have taken the woman to the park before carrying out the sexual assault. The force are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area between 2.30am to 3.30am.
Police have confirmed that the victim is being supported by specialist officers following the horrific assault. Thames Valley Police will ensure there is an increase in police presence in the area.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Christopher Bennett of Oxfordshire CID based in Banbury, is urging locals to check their CCTV cameras.
In a statement, he said: “We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this concerning incident. An arrest has been made and we continue to support the victim.
“We are asking anyone who may have seen anything around 2.30am to 3.30am in People’s Park to please come forward, or if anyone has CCTV we would ask them to check if it shows anything that may assist our enquiries.
“If anyone has information they can call 101 reference 43250153804 or they can add details to on our online reporting form.
“Members of the public will see an increased police presence while we continue to investigate.”