Man arrested following rape in Taunton
Members of the public found a distressed woman at about 5am on Saturday
Police have arrested a man after a woman was raped in Victoria Park, Taunton.
Officers launched an investigation after members of the public found the distressed woman at about 5am on Saturday 11 October.
A man was arrested from an address in the town at about 6.30pm on Sunday 12 October, following a public appeal for information.
He remains in police custody.
Detective Sergeant Wendy Fellowes said: “We’re very grateful to everyone who has contacted us with information or shared the appeal. Although an arrest has now been made, our investigation is really just beginning.”
She added: “It’s important now that people don’t post speculation online which could affect any future prosecution.”