Cops hunt rapist after woman in her thirties was attacked in Didcot park yards from school
Police were called by a member of the public who found the distressed woman on Tuesday evening
A WOMAN has been raped in a park popular with young families and just yards from a school with police now investigating the horrific incident.
The woman, in her 30s, was walking near the outdoor gym equipment in the park when she was tripped up by a person, falling to the ground.
The woman was then raped by the man, with the offender running away in the direction of Park Road.
She was eventually found by a member of the public about 7pm on Tuesday, who called police.
The victim told police she had been raped by a man while inside the nearby Edmonds Park.
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She is now being supported by specially trained officers.
Detective Supt Paul Hayles, Head of Force CID, said: “Officers are still in the early stages of making enquiries and ensuring the victim receives the support she needs.
"I would like to continue to appeal for anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the park at around the time of the incident to contact police.
"Even if certain details seem insignificant to you, please come forward and provide them, as they may assist the investigation."
He said police were now supporting the victim, saying: "Officers are in the process of supporting and obtaining further details from the victim in relation to a description of the offender."
He said that there were no suggestions that the incident was linked to the abduction and rape of a teenage girl in Summertown, Oxford on September 28.
He said: "They are believed to be separate unrelated incidents.”
Police have now sealed off an area in the 21-acre park with officers standing guard over the crime scene.
Chief Inspector Graham Wharton, Deputy Local Police Area Commander for South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse, said: “I am aware incidents of this nature can cause some concern in the local community however a team of detectives is working to identify and locate the offender.
"Officers are continuing to patrol the area and anyone who has any information or any concerns can approach and speak to a police officer.”
Police said that no description of the offender was available at this stage.
Anyone with any information about the incident should contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police enquiry centre on 101.
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