Police investigate serious sexual assault in Gloucester Park

Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman in Gloucester Park.

Officers were called at around 3am today (Sunday 11 April) shortly after the incident was reported to have taken place.

Police are in the early stages of the investigation and forensic inquiries are taking place in the local area today. No arrests have been made at this stage and a scene guard is currently in place.

Anyone who was in the area of the park at that time or who has information is asked to contact us through the website, quoting incident 56 of 11 April: https://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/a-crime-that-has-already-been-reported/. Alternatively you can call 101.

You can also report information anonymously via the independent crime-fighting charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The woman is currently receiving support from specialist officers and partner agencies.

Local police will be doing extra patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the public.