Man, 20, is arrested ‘after woman, 21, was raped in children’s playground’ in Bradford
- Woman reported being raped by a man in a children’s playground on Monday
- Incident happened at a park on a residential street near Bradford city centre
- West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that 20-year-old man has been arrested
A man has been arrested after a woman reported being raped in a children’s playground in Bradford.
The incident is alleged to have happened at a play park just south of the city centre in the early hours of Monday.
The victim, a 21-year-old woman, is now being supported by specially trained officers.
West Yorkshire Police said they had received a report of a 21-year-old woman being raped in a children’s playground near to Bradford city centre
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a 20-year-old man has since been arrested in relation to the incident.
Officers were at the scene, close to Bradford College’s Trinity Green Campus, with a cordon in place on Tuesday.
West Yorkshire Police said: ‘Police are investigating a report of a rape which is alleged to have occurred in a park close to Claremont, Bradford, in the early hours of Monday morning.
‘A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this report and a scene remains in place on land between Sawrey Place and Claremont.
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a 20-year-old man has since been arrested in relation to the incident
‘There is no indication at this time that a corrosive substance was used in the incident.
‘The victim, a 21-year-old woman, is being supported by specially trained officers.
‘All reports of sexual offences are taken seriously and thoroughly investigated and increased patrols are operating in the area.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Bradford District Safeguarding Unit on 101 citing crime reference 13210310359.