Avon and Somerset Police have arrested a man in his late teens after a girl was allegedly raped in a Bath city centre park. The reported attack took place in Parade Gardens at around 11.30pm on Wednesday, November 11.
Officers were called to the scene, and a cordon remained in place throughout Thursday. The force said the victim was helped by two males who assisted her in getting a taxi home, and they are asking those individuals to come forward with information.
Investigation and appeal
Investigating officers have launched a public appeal and carried out forensic and CCTV enquiries. It was confirmed on Thursday evening that a suspect has been arrested in connection with the reported rape.
Chief Inspector Dudley Bond, based in Bath, said: "A key priority for us is supporting the young victim, and ensuring she receives the specialist care and assistance she needs both in the short-term and going forward."
Ongoing enquiries
Bond added: "We know that news of this arrest will be welcomed within the city, but our enquiries are still at a relatively early stage with forensic and CCTV enquiries continuing. It's still really important that anyone with information that could assist our investigation still comes forward, by contacting us online or on 101 quoting reference number 5226365584."
Parade Gardens is a triangular riverside plot situated between the River Avon and North Parade, around 250 yards east of Bath Abbey in the heart of the city centre.
