Man in custody after police investigating rape descend on Bedford Park

Bedfordshire Police cars at the entrance to Bedford Park. Image: Bedford Independent.
Bedfordshire Police cars at the entrance to Bedford Park. Image: Bedford Independent.

A man wanted on suspicion of rape has been arrested after police descended on Bedford Park yesterday evening (9 September).

Officers investigating the rape, which is reported to have happened on Ombersley Road on Saturday night (7 September), blocked off all entrances to the park, supported by police dogs and their handlers who searched bushes and undergrowth in the park

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A 30 year old man remains in police custody for questioning.

Bedfordshire Police has recently issued information about how they investigate rape and sexual assault, and the organisations available to support victims of these crimes.

To find out more, including how you can report a crime anonymously, as a witness to a crime, or even make them aware of a crime without taking part in the investigation, head to their website.

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