Four men arrested after a woman alleged she was raped in a GP surgery car park in Swindon have been bailed with conditions, Wiltshire Police have confirmed.
The alleged incident took place in the early hours of Tuesday morning, when a woman in her 30s reported being sexually assaulted in the car park of the Great Western Surgery in Farriers Close. Shortly after the report, four men were arrested on suspicion of rape and taken into police custody.
Suspects interviewed and bailed
In an update on Tuesday evening, a police spokesperson said: “Four men who were arrested yesterday (13/10) in connection with an alleged rape in Swindon, have been bailed with conditions.”
The men, aged 19, 20 and two 21-year-olds, have been interviewed by detectives, who are continuing their investigation into the circumstances.
Crime scene and community reassurance
A crime scene remained in place in the GP surgery car park on Tuesday while investigations continued. Detective Inspector Tom Straker said: “We recognise the concern that this worrying incident will have had in the local community.”
He added: “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 information
The investigation is ongoing, and officers are appealing for anyone who was in the Farriers Close area in the early hours of Tuesday morning, or who may have CCTV or dash cam footage from that time, to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 54260123495.
