A 19-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was raped in a park in Oxfordshire during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Victim Met Attacker on Night Out
Thames Valley Police said the victim, a woman in her late teens, had met the suspect earlier that night at a venue in Banbury town centre. He is alleged to have taken her to People’s Park where the attack occurred.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Emergency services were called to reports of a sexual assault between 2.30am and 3.30am. Officers are now urging anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Christopher Bennett said:
“We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this concerning incident. An arrest has been made and we continue to support the victim.”
CCTV Footage Could Be Key
Residents near the park are being asked to check their CCTV or doorbell cameras for anything suspicious during the key time window.
“If anyone has CCTV we would ask them to check if it shows anything that may assist our enquiries,” said DS Bennett.
Increased Police Patrols in the Area
Police have confirmed the victim is receiving specialist support and there will be a visible increase in patrols across Banbury as investigations continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Thames Valley Police by calling 101 and quoting reference 43250153804, or by submitting details through the force’s online reporting form.
