Rape suspect bailed after girl, 15, attacked

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The teenager reported she was raped by a man on Thursday night in Poole Park

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A 27-year-old man arrested on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl has been released on police bail.

Dorset Police said the teenager reported she was attacked in Poole Park on Thursday shortly before 22:00 BST by a man she had met earlier in the evening.

The force said specialist officers were supporting the girl and that patrols had been increased in the area..

The arrested man from Carshalton in south London has been bailed while inquiries continue, police said.

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