Police begin investigation following report of serious sexual assault in Gloucester

It's reported to have happened in Abbeymead near to Coney Hill Park last night (November 30)

Author: Isabel KimbreyPublished 1st Dec 2020

Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault in the Abbeymead area of Gloucester.

It's believed a girl was raped in a wooded area near to Coney Hill Park yesterday evening between 6pm and 8.30pm.

It's beoieved to have happened around Coney Hill Park in the Abbeymead area

Officers say they’re in the early stages of the investigation and forensic inquiries are taking place.

So far, no arrests have been made – and police are now appealing to anyone who was in the area, or who may have CCTV or dash cam footage to come forward.

The teenager is now receiving support from specialist officers.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police through the following link referencing incident 341 of 30 November: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/ or by calling 101.

You can also report information anonymously via the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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