Cordon at country park after teenager raped

Gravel path across grass at Upton Country ParkImage source, Malc McDonald
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Police received a report that a teenage girl was raped at Upton Country Park

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Part of a Dorset beauty spot has been cordoned off following a report of a teenage girl being raped.

Dorset Police said it received a report on Wednesday that the girl had been assaulted at Upton Country Park in Poole at about 19:00 BST on Sunday.

A statement said detectives were supporting the victim and trying to establish the full circumstances.

It added there would be an increased police presence in the area as the investigation continues. No arrests have been made.

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