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Man arrested after report of rape in cemetery (updated)

Just before 2am this morning (Thursday) Hampshire Constabulary received a report that a 22-year-old woman had been sexually assaulted at the cemetery in Newport.

Police confirm to OnTheWight this morning that they’re conducting enquiries and a 21-year-old man from Ryde has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Update 9.5.2014:
Police advise,

“The 21-year-old man arrested in connection with this incident has been bailed until July 31, pending further enquiries.”

Our thoughts are with the young woman.

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