Rape investigation under way in Wellingborough after attack in town field

A 21-year-old man from Newcastle has been arrested

Author: Cameron GreenPublished 3rd Jul 2025

A teenage girl has reported to police that she has been raped in a field in Northamptonshire.

A 21-year-old man from Newcastle has been arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with the incident.

He has since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.

The victim-survivor said she was attacked by a man between 2.30pm and 3.15pm on a field near the town’s Embankment on Tuesday, July 1.

After the attack, the man followed her for a short distance before she managed to get away.

Detective Constable Dan Wall said, “We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen something or who has relevant dash-cam footage.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO or crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information. Please quote reference number 25000382915.

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