COPS have arrested a man on suspicion of rape, following reports of an attack on an 11-year-old girl near a playground.
Avon and Somerset Police arrested a man in his 40s yesterday, July 2, and he remains in custody as the investigation continues.
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The alleged attack took place near Clarks Way playground in Bath Credit: Google
The arrest comes a week after the force issued an appeal following the alleged incident.
In the original statement, police said: “Specialist detectives are appealing for witnesses after an 11-year-old girl was the victim of a serious sexual assault in the Odd Down area of Bath on Wednesday 24 June.
“The incident took place in a wooded area near the Clarks Way playground at about 5pm.
“An investigation is underway, led by our rape and serious sexual offences team Operation Bluestone, and detectives are working to identify the offender.”
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House-to-house enquiries have been carried out and CCTV footage reviewed.
Neighbourhood patrols were stepped up and a description of the potential suspect issued.
He has been described as white, aged approximately in his thirties or forties, and as having a distinctive neck tattoo.
He was wearing a t-shirt, shorts, and a cap at the time.
At the time, Detective Inspector Hannah Marsh said: “This is an incredibly serious incident and significant resources are in place to support our investigation and we are prioritising efforts to identify the offender.”
Anyone with any information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226174542.
