Area of Northdown Park taped off by police following reported rape

An area has been cordoned off

An area of Northdown Park in Margate was taped off today (September 21) following a report that a woman was raped.

Kent Police were called to the park at 1.30am. A man who is known to the woman has been arrested.

A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Kent Police officers are currently in Cliftonville following a report that a woman was raped in Northdown Park at around 1.30am on Tuesday 21 September 2021.

“A 26-year-old man, who is known to the woman, has been arrested as part of the investigation and remains in custody while enquiries continue.”

The cordon has now been removed.