An investigation has been launched following a report {that a} lady was raped in an alleyway off The Tything on Saturday (Might 2). It's believed the incident occurred between 6am and eight.30am. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and stays in police custody as enquiries proceed. Worcester Metropolis Councillor Karen Lewing …
An investigation has been launched following a report {that a} lady was raped in an alleyway off The Tything on Saturday (Might 2).
It’s believed the incident occurred between 6am and eight.30am.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and stays in police custody as enquiries proceed.
Worcester Metropolis Councillor Karen Lewing mentioned: “Folks bear in mind when these items occur, and I perceive the concern of residents.”
“It’s actually worrying, particularly what has occurred in the previous few months.
“My ideas are with the household and those that have been affected by any such crime.”
Cllr Lewing has been a campaigner towards violence in direction of ladies and ladies, having taken half in Reclaim the Night time marches in Worcester and beforehand backed White Ribbon campaigns that increase consciousness of home and sexual violence.
She mentioned she continues her marketing campaign for safer streets in Worcester and the top of violence towards ladies and ladies.
Chief of Worcester Metropolis Council, Lynn Denham, mentioned: “I’m shocked to listen to concerning the terrible alleged assault which befell off The Tything.
“My coronary heart goes out to the sufferer of this incident.
“I’m happy that the police seem to have responded quickly and made an arrest.
“I hope that metropolis centre companions will take the possibility to evaluation this incident to establish any alternatives for additional enchancment.”
Detective Inspector Lisa Tibbits mentioned she understands how incidents like these could cause nice concern in the neighborhood, and {that a} thorough investigation is about to happen.
“I’m interesting to anyone who could have any info that might assist with our enquiries, nevertheless insignificant you are feeling it might be, to please contact the police.
“As a part of our investigation, we now have a person in custody, who helps us with enquiries.
“There might be an elevated police presence within the space as we stock out enquiries and specifically educated officers are supporting the sufferer.”
When you’ve got any info, please contact officers by electronic mail PPUsouth@westmercia.police.uk quoting incident quantity 343i of Saturday 2 Might.
