Investigation launched after woman raped in Whitehaven

Detectives are appealing for information as part of an investigation into a report of rape in Castle Park, Whitehaven in the early hours of Sunday morning (17 August).

Police were contacted at 2:32am.

The victim, a female is receiving support from specialist officers and partners.

Detectives are in the early stages of the investigation and are appealing to anyone who was in the area between 1:25am and 2:30am to contact police.

There will be a police presence in the area whilst officers conduct their investigations.

A cordon is in place at Castle Park and the public are asked to avoid the area at this time whilst investigative work is being conducted.

You can report online quoting incident number 36 of 17 August 2025.

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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