Man arrested after woman reportedly raped in Margate

Poets Corner

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in Margate.

Kent Police said the incident happened in the Poet’s Corner area shortly after 2am this morning (Sunday, December 1). Detectives remain at the scene and currently have a cordon in place.

A spokesman confirmed: “A man from the Margate area has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody while the investigation continues.”