11/07/2013

Man Arrested In Connection With Wimbledon Rape

A man has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape in the overnight queue for the Wimbledon final.

It is understood that police are investigating claims of a serious sexual assault in Wimbledon Park, off Church Road, in the early hours of Sunday morning.

A 30-year-old man was arrested and bailed until September, police have confirmed.

Inquiries are ongoing.

(MH/JP)

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