Woman raped in early hours of morning in skatepark

A crime scene at the M32 Skatepark in Eastville
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A crime scene is in place at the M32 Skatepark in Eastville

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A woman was raped and two men arrested after an incident at a skatepark.

Police officers were called at 04:20 BST on Saturday to a report that a woman had been attacked at the M32 Skatepark in Stapleton Road, Eastville, Bristol.

Two men, who were located nearby, have been arrested on suspicion of rape. They remain in police custody.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “An investigation has been launched and a scene is in place at the skatepark to allow enquiries to be carried out."

The force is appealing for anyone with information that could help its enquiries to contact it.

The spokesperson added: “If you are a victim of sexual assault or rape, you can self-refer to The Bridge, a Sexual Assault Referral Centre available 24/7, 365 days a year."

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