Four men have been arrested after a woman was reportedly raped in the car park of a GP surgery in Swindon. Wiltshire Police said two 21-year-olds, a 20-year-old and a 19-year-old were taken into custody following the alleged assault outside Great Western Surgery in Farriers Close.
Police investigation and cordon
The suspects were being questioned by police at midday on Tuesday. The alleged rape is reported to have taken place after midnight. Photographs taken by the Swindon Advertiser showed forensic officers at the car park on Tuesday morning, with part of it cordoned off. The GP surgery was initially closed before the cordon was reduced so the practice could open several hours later.
Police statement and appeal
Detective Inspector Tom Straker of Wiltshire Police 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.”
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.
