Four arrested after woman raped in Swindon GP surgery car park
Four arrested after Swindon GP surgery car park rape

Four men, including a 19-year-old, have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman in her 30s reported she was raped in a GP surgery car park in Swindon on Monday night.

Arrests and investigation

Wiltshire Police have not released the specific times the incident is said to have taken place. However, the force has appealed for anyone in the area of the Great Western Surgery in Farriers Close shortly after midnight to come forward with information that could aid the investigation.

A crime scene remains in place in the GP surgery car park while investigations continue.

Suspects in custody

In an update on the investigation, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police confirmed detectives have arrested four men, including one teenager, on suspicion of rape after the woman came forward to report the alleged incident. The suspects are currently being questioned in police custody.

Detective Inspector Tom Straker said: “We recognise the concern that this worrying incident will have had in the local community.

“We were able to rapidly locate and arrest four men, two of whom are aged 21, a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old, in connection with the investigation.

“We are not currently looking for anyone else in relation to this. You may notice an increased police presence in the area. If you have any concerns, please do approach our officers.”

Appeal for witnesses

Police have asked anyone who was in the area shortly after midnight, or who may have recorded dash cam footage, to call 101 quoting log 54260123495.