Man arrested after teenage girl raped in Parade Gardens

A man in his late teens has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in a park, police have said.

The attack happened at about 11:30 GMT in Parade Gardens in Bath, Somerset.

Avon and Somerset Police said they were supporting the victim and forensic and CCTV investigations were ongoing.

Ch Insp Dudley Bond said: “A key priority for us is supporting the young victim, and ensuring she receives the specialist care and assistance she needs both in the short-term and going forward.”

He added: “We know that news of this arrest will be welcomed within the city, but our inquiries are still at a relatively early stage with forensic and CCTV inquiries continuing.”

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the police.