Arrest follows Riverside Park investigation

riverside park police presence 600px 20220309 111226Updated: Police report they’ve made an arrest as part of their investigation into a reported rape in Riverside Park.

 

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Two areas of the park were taped off to the public yesterday during an investigation, although cordons have now been cleared.

Officers say they will also be carrying out reassurance patrols in the area over the next few days.

The police statement in full is here  

Update 11/3/22: On Friday (March 11) police issued a further statement that said that the man had been released without charge with no further action against him to be taken, but that a further arrest had been made, with a man being bailed while enqiries continue. That statement is on Facebook here.

 

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