Man arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl in Caldecott Park - The Rugby Observer

Man arrested on suspicion of raping teenage girl in Caldecott Park

Rugby Editorial 4th Apr, 2024   0

A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl.

Police received a report that the alleged incident took place in Caldecott Park between 9pm yesterday (Wednesday April 3) and 12.50am today (Thursday April 4).

A 20-year-old man from Coventry was arrested on suspicion of rape this morning.

Areas of the park remain taped off while enquiries continue.




Det Sgt Chloe Harrison from Warwickshire Police said: “This was an extremely concerning incident that has left the victim extremely distressed. She is currently receiving support from specially trained officers.

“CCTV operators did an excellent job in quickly identifying a suspect and this allowed us to make an arrest this morning.


“There will be an increased policing presence in the area today and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to one of our officers.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information can visit www.warwickshire.police.uk/tua or call 101 quoting crime reference 23/13678/24.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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