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Man bailed over rape of woman on city common

BBC Police van with officer at the rear of the vehicle and a cordon across a gate to Southampton Common.BBC
The woman was attacked early on Saturday morning near Cemetery Road

A man arrested after a woman was raped by a stranger on Southampton Common has been released on police bail.

The woman, aged in her 30s, was attacked near Cemetery Road on Saturday at about 05:30 GMT. She is being supported by specialist officers.

Hampshire police said a 42-year-old man, from Southampton, arrested on Sunday on suspicion of rape had been bailed with strict conditions.

The force said officers continue to patrol the area and urged anyone with concerns to speak with them. Cordons to allow forensic teams to examine the scene have since been lifted.

Anyone who saw or heard anything or who has dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage is urged to contact police.

Police tape criss-crosses the path and is tied to a sign saying Welcome to Southampton Common.
A cordon was put in place on Saturday while forensic teams examined the scene
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