Skip to content

Man held on suspicion of rape is bailed

BBC A PCSO stood facing away from the camera on a police cordon in a park, with passers-by walking pastBBC
A cordon was in place in Victoria Park following the incident

A man arrested on suspicion of rape after reports of a serious sexual assault has been bailed.

Police said a young woman was attacked in Victoria Park, off Bath Street in Sneinton, Nottingham, at about 03:00 GMT on 21 December.

A 19-year-old man arrested on Friday evening has since been released from custody, said Nottinghamshire Police.

Officers continue to encourage anyone with any information who might be able to help to contact them.

Det Insp Nicole Milner said: "We understand the concern this incident has caused in the local community. I want to reassure people that we treat reports of this nature extremely seriously."

She added that the victim had been supported by specialist officers.

Follow BBC Nottingham on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.

More on this story
Related internet links