Man arrested on suspicion of rape after incident in Hereford
A police cordon has been set up at the scene
Last updated 8th Jul 2023
A 32-year-old man has been arrested following reports of a serious sexual assault in Hereford in the early hours of this morning.
Police were called to Grandstand Road at 4.20am.
The suspect, a 32-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of rape and he remains in police custody.
A cordon is currently in place at the scene on Grandstand Road while forensic investigations continue.
Detective Inspector Mel Reynolds, said “I understand that it can be concerning to see a police cordon in such a prominent area of the city, but would like to reassure the community that we are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident and that the suspect remains in custody.
“I would also like to commend the victim on her bravery in reporting this to us so quickly, allowing us to quickly locate and arrest the suspect.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area today while our investigations continue, and if you have any concerns then please do feel free to speak to our officers.”
Hear the latest news on Downtown on FM, DAB, smart speaker or the Rayo app.