Two arrests after reported rape in Plymouth
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward
Two men have been arrested after a reported rape in Plymouth at the weekend.
Officer were called to reports that a woman had been raped at a residential property in Sherford in the early hours of Sunday 26 April.
Police say the victim and suspects are believed to have first come into contact in the North hill area of the city before travelling to Sherford where the incident is alleged to have taken place.
A 31-year-old man and 19-year-old man, both from Plymouth, have been arrested on suspicion of rape.
They remain in police custody.
Detective Inspector Katy Deer said: “Our priority has been ensuring that the victim received immediate and specialist support from our officers while carrying out extensive enquiries into the incident.
“Our enquiries have resulted in the apprehension of two men, who have been arrested in connection with the incident.
DI Deer added:
“We remain fully committed to protecting women and girls across our communities and ask that the public continue to support us – if you have any information that could help with the investigation, please come forward.
“Anyone who may have information and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact us via 101 quoting 50260104281.”