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Oct 21, 2024

Woman 'raped by man in children's playground' after being approached by group in Canterbury

A woman was raped by a man after being approached by a group of four individuals in a children’s park in Canterbury, Kent Police said. The complainant was approached in Toddler’s Cove playground near

A woman was raped by a man after being approached by a group of four individuals in a children’s park in Canterbury, Kent Police said.

The complainant was approached in Toddler’s Cove playground near Whitehall Road at around 9.30pm on Friday, a statement read.

“A woman was initially approached by four unknown men,” the police said. “One of them assaulted the victim after the others had left the scene.”

The suspect, described as a white male of Eastern European appearance, is believed to be around 18 or 19-years-old.

He had tight black curly hair which covered his ears and was wearing a white tracksuit top and white bottoms. He carried a small white bag around his waist.

Two of the other men with him were white and of a similar age. The fourth man had darker skin and wore a green fleece and black trousers.

“Police are continuing to pursue several enquiries to establish the full circumstances, including forensic analysis at the scene and checks for CCTV opportunities,” the statement added.

Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is urged to come forward. If you have any information call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/148836/24.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using their online form.