Man arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl in Rugby park – area still cordoned off by police

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in a Rugby park.

Police responded to reports of the incident in Caldecott Park between 9pm yesterday (Wednesday April 3) and 12.50am today.

A 20-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of rape this morning.

Areas of the park remain taped off while enquiries continue.

Detective Sergeant Chloe Harrison from Warwickshire Police said: “This was an extremely concerning incident that has left the victim extremely distressed. She is currently receiving support from specially trained officers.

“CCTV operators did an excellent job in quickly identifying a suspect and this allowed us to make an arrest this morning.

“There will be an increased policing presence in the area today and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to one of our officers.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information can go to www.warwickshire.police.uk/tua or call 101 quoting crime reference 23/13678/24. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.