Police investigate after woman raped in park

Police cordon at Gosford Park
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Police are investigating reports of a woman being raped in Gosford Park, Coventry

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Police are investigating after a woman reported being raped in a park.

The attack was reported to have happened at Gosford Park in Coventry shortly before 00:30 BST on Wednesday.

A section of the park on Binley Road was sealed off while the scene was forensically examined, West Midlands Police said.

A force spokesperson said inquiries were at an early stage and the victim was being supported by specialist officers.

Patrols in the area have also been increased to offer reassurance to the community, the spokesperson added.

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