19/11/2014

Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Raping 15-Year-Old

Police investigating the alleged rape of 15-year-old girl in a park in south-west London have made an arrest.

It is understood police were called to Grove Park in Carshalton at about 20:30 on Saturday to reports of a rape.

Officers investigating the incident have arrested a 26-year-old on suspicion of rape.

Police have stepped up patrols around the Grove Park area.

(MH/CD)

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