A police investigation is ongoing following the rape of a lady in a playground in Canterbury, Kent.
Officers were notified of an incident that occurred at approximately 9:30 PM on Friday, October 18, at Toddler’s Cove playground near Whitehall Road.
Four unidentified men reportedly approached a woman. One individual attacked the victim subsequent to the departure of the others.
The suspect was Caucasian, characterised as Eastern European, and approximately 18 or 19 years of age. He possessed tightly coiled black hair that obscured his ears and donned a white tracksuit top and matching bottoms. He wore a tiny white bag around his waist.
Two of the other men with him were white and of a similar age. The fourth man had darker skin and wore a green fleece and black trousers.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Police are continuing to pursue several enquiries to establish the full circumstances, including forensic analysis at the scene and checks for CCTV opportunities.
“Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is urged to come forward.
“If you have any information call Kent Police on 01843 222289, quoting reference 46/177215/24.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using their online form.
“Motorists with dashcam who may have been near the area, as well as businesses and residents with doorbell cameras or CCTV, are also asked to check for any important footage. This can be submitted through our online portal Public Portal.”
If you or anyone you know have been affected by the people highlighted in this article, then please report those individuals to the Police on 101 (999 if an emergency) or visit their online resources for further details of the options for reporting a crime. You can also make a report at Crimestoppers should you wish to be completely anonymous. There is help available on our support links page.