Woman raped in south Bristol park
BBCPolice are investigating a serious sexual assault in a city park after an attack in the early hours of Thursday morning.
The incident happened in Victoria Park in Bedminster, Bristol at about 05:10 BST, police say.
"Officers attended the scene, located the victim and took care of her, before transporting her to hospital for treatment," said Ch Insp Stephanie McKenna, from Avon and Somerset Police.
No arrests have been made, with the suspect described as being of mixed heritage and wearing jeans and a black top.
The woman will be offered support from specialist services, Neighbourhood Ch Insp McKenna said.
"Officers will look to gain a full account from her to understand the circumstances of the incident in due course," she added.
"I understand this incident will be alarming for the local community and I would like to reassure them that our detectives are conducting a full investigation."
Avon and Somerset Police wants anyone who saw anything suspicious in the park between 04:30 and 05:30 to get in touch.
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