A teenage girl was raped in Parade Gardens in Bath at about 23:30 GMT on Wednesday, November 11, according to [BBC News].
Avon and Somerset Police said that a man in his late teens has been arrested on suspicion of the attack. Investigators have maintained a cordon at the Grade II listed park while forensic and CCTV inquiries continue, the force said.
Chief Inspector Dudley Bond spoke about the ongoing response to the incident.
“A key priority for us is supporting the young victim, and ensuring she receives the specialist care and assistance she needs both in the short-term and going forward,” Bond told [BBC News].
He added that while news of the arrest would be welcomed in the city, inquiries remained at a relatively early stage.
Police have appealed for two males who came to the aid of the victim in the aftermath of the assault to come forward.
According to The Irish Sun, two men rushed to help the teenage girl and assisted her in getting a taxi home following the attack.
“We would ask them to come forward so we can establish whether they witnessed anything that is relevant to our investigation,” Avon and Somerset Police stated, as reported by The Irish Sun.
Officers have also released a description of the suspect in connection with the ongoing manhunt and forensic examination. The suspect is described as a Black male with short dark hair and clean-shaven, according to The Irish Sun.
Authorities have encouraged anyone with additional information to contact police online, call 101 quoting reference number 5226365584, or reach out anonymously through Crimestoppers. Officers and Police Community Support Officers remain on patrol in the area to address public concerns.