Man, 19, is arrested after teenage girl was raped in park after a night out

By TOM LAWRENCE

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A man has been arrested after a teenager was raped in a park in Banbury after a night out.

The victim, a woman in her late teens, met a man at a venue in Banbury town centre while on a night out.

The pair then left the venue in the early hours of this morning and the man took the victim to People’s Park in Banbury, where he then raped her.

The incident took place between 2.30am and 3.30am this morning. 

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody.

Police have said the victim is now being supported by specially trained officers. 

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Christopher Bennett of Oxfordshire CID based in Banbury, said: ‘We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this concerning incident.

The victim was raped in People’s Park Banbury (pictured) in the early hours of this morning (stock photo)

Thames Valley Police arrested a 19-year-old man and are continuing to investigate

‘An arrest has been made and we continue to support the victim.

‘We are asking anyone who may have seen anything around 2.30am to 3.30am in People’s Park to please come forward, or if anyone has CCTV we would ask them to check if it shows anything that may assist our enquiries.

‘If anyone has information they can call 101 reference 43250153804 or they can add details to on our online reporting form.

‘Members of the public will see an increased police presence while we continue to investigate.’

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