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Man arrested after alleged park rape

George KingSuffolk
Google A Google Maps street view image of a public play area within a large park area. There are two black bins and wooden fencing in the foreground. Google
The alleged rape is reported to have happened in Westbourne Park in Ipswich

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman reported being sexually assaulted in a park.

The alleged assault happened in Westbourne Park, off Bramford Lane, in Ipswich at about 22:00 GMT on Tuesday.

Suffolk Police said a woman in her 20s reported being raped and that both parties were believed to have been known to each other.

A 27-year-old man was arrested and released on police bail until 14 December.

A police spokesperson said: "Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the incident.

"The victim is being assisted by specialist officers."

Any witnesses or anyone with information or footage from around the time of the incident is asked to contact police.

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