UPDATE: Bromsgrove rape investigation update from West Mercia Police (31/7/24)
Police investigating a rape in Bromsgrove are satisfied there is no wider risk to the public, after speaking to the woman involved and extensive enquiries were carried out.
The report was received on Sunday (28 July) that a woman may have been subject to an attack in Sanders Park.
The woman has been spoken to by experienced specialist detectives and has confirmed the alleged offence did not take place.
Extensive enquiries have also been carried out, including viewing CCTV footage which has tracked the woman’s movements and negated concerns that she may have been a victim of an attack. It is believed the report had been made in good faith.
Detective Inspector Colin Berry, of North Worcestershire CID, said: “We would always encourage anyone who thinks they may have been a victim of a rape or sexual assault to come forward as we will always take your report seriously and thoroughly investigate to ensure offenders are apprehended.
“In this instance, the report was made in good faith, and we would like to thank the public for their support with this matter and want to reassure people there remains no wider risk to the public from this incident.
“Thankfully, in this instance, our enquiries have concluded and we would like to make it clear there is no suggestion the person initially thought to have been attacked has done anything wrong either.
“We would rather people report concerns to us and work with us so we can understand the circumstances. “You can report sexual offences and rape here on our website Report rape, sexual assault and other sexual offences | West Mercia Police . Always call 999 in an emergency.
“Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org.”
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There is currently an increased police presence in Bromsgrove after West Mercia Police received a report of a rape in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 28th July).
Officers are currently at the scene on Sanders Park after a report was received that a woman had been raped in the area between 1am and 5am.
Inspector Rich Field, said: “Understandably an incident like this can cause concerns to the public, but I would like to reassure the local community that an investigation has been launched.
“There is likely to be an increase in police officers in the area for some time whilst enquiries are carried out. Specially trained officers are supporting the victim.”
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