Appeal for witnesses after woman raped in Bristol
Police are investigating the incident in Castle Park
Police are requesting help from the public following the rape of a woman in Castle Park in Bristol.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of rape after the incident, which occurred at about 10am, on Sunday morning.
Emergency services responded to Castle Park at 10.32am when concerns for the victim's wellbeing were raised.
She was taken to hospital and has now been discharged to recover at home, supported by specially trained officers.
The arrested man remains in police custody.
Neighbourhood Chief Inspector Keith Smith said: “I know how concerning this incident will be and our priority is making sure we provide the victim with all the support she needs.
“While these incidents are very rare, our serious sexual offences team Operation Bluestone are carrying out a full investigation into what happened to ensure we can take action.
“As part of this work, we would urge anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in Castle Park between 9.30am and 10.30am to come forward.”
Any information from the public could be crucial to support the ongoing investigation.