Arrest following reported rape in Christchurch
Detectives investigating a reported rape in Christchurch have made an arrest.
Dorset Police received a report at 8.32am on Friday 21 October 2022 that a woman had been raped by a man, who she had met earlier, in the early hours of that morning in the underpass in Saxon Square in Christchurch.
Following enquiries, a 46-year-old man from Christchurch has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Detective Inspector Shaun Inkpen, of Dorset Police, said: “Our enquiries remain ongoing, and I would again urge any witnesses, or anyone with information relating to this incident, to please come forward.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk/contact or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55220171411. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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