Man, 25, arrested over the rape of a woman, 18, in Hampshire park

The crime was reported to officers at 11.24pm on Tuesday after an 18-year-old woman was raped.

The incident happened in Riverside Park earlier on in the evening.

A statement from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘A 25-year-old Southampton man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody at this time.

‘The woman continues to be supported by specialist officers.

‘Officers will also be carrying out reassurance patrols in the area over the next few days.’

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