Teenager arrested following report of rape in Eastbourne park

A teenager has been arrested after a woman reported that she had been raped in an Eastbourne park, according to police.

By Jacob Panons

Published 20th Jul 2022, 09:24 BST

Updated 20th Jul 2022, 13:58 BST

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Officers said they responded to a call from a member of the public about a distressed woman in Hartfield Park at around 5.15am on Tuesday (July 19).

A Sussex Police spokesperson said, “Officers attended the scene where the woman reported that she had been raped.

"There is likely to be an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues.

"This is believed to be an isolated incident.”

Police said an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody at this time.

The woman has been receiving support from specially trained officers, police said.