Man arrested on suspicion of Horsham Park rape

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a young woman in Horsham Park.
By The Newsroom
Published 13th Jan 2016, 18:14 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2016, 18:18 BST

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Footpath off Hurst Road Horsham where a rape took place. Pic Steve Robards SR1518400 11-08-15 SUS-151208-104226001Footpath off Hurst Road Horsham where a rape took place. Pic Steve Robards SR1518400 11-08-15 SUS-151208-104226001
Footpath off Hurst Road Horsham where a rape took place. Pic Steve Robards SR1518400 11-08-15 SUS-151208-104226001

Detectives have been investigating the incident where a 21-year-old woman was attacked in the early hours of Saturday August 8.

A Sussex Police spokesperson said today that a 27-year-old man from Horsham has been arrested.

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He has been questioned on suspicion of rape and released on bail until April 4.

Detective inspector Paddy Mayers of the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team said: “We are still appealing for witnesses to the rape and anyone who has any information to contact us.”

Witnesses can email police on [email protected] or ring 101 quoting Operation Akela.

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