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RIVERSIDE 'RAPE'

Woman ‘raped on river pathway’ as boy, 17, arrested and cops urge anyone with CCTV to come forward

Pond and trees in a park.

A 17-YEAR-OLD has been arrested after a woman was allegedly raped on a river pathway.

The woman was reportedly assaulted on Beaver Road, Ashford before 9pm on Friday, 24 January.

The boy from the Romney Marsh area has since been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Kent police are reviewing CCTV and speaking to potential witnesses.

The suspect remains in custody while the investigation continues.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the force on 01622 652006 quoting reference 46/13691/25.

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You can also report information to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

Pond and trees in a park.
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A woman was allegedly raped on a river pathway near Victoria park (pictured)
Street view of terraced houses and parked cars.
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A 17-year-old boy from the Romney Marsh area has since been arrested
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