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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Boy, 15, is charged with rape after 'teenager attacked near tennis courts'
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with rape after a teenager was allegedly attacked at a park. The teenage boy has been charged after a 17-year-old girl was reportedly attacked at Cripplegate Park in Worcester. The attack reportedly took place near the tennis courts at around 2am on Sunday, August 11. Police tape was seen at the park on Monday as police began investigating. The boy, is due to appear at Kidderminster Magistrates Court on Wednesday. He cannot be named for legal reasons due to his age. The location is close to Worcester Cricket Club and the area was busy over the weekend with families attending the Worcester Show. On Monday a scene guard was placed near the tennis courts in Cripplegate Park while police gathered evidence and carried out forensic inquiries. Det Supt Garner said previously: 'I understand that this news will be unsettling for the local community. 'Please be assured that we're treating the incident incredibly seriously and are following all lines of enquiry. 'I know that the area is likely to be busy today with families enjoying the sunshine and visiting the Worcester Show. 'You'll see an increased police presence around Cripplegate park and Pitchcroft and we'd encourage anyone with any concerns to speak to officers.'
BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of rape in Worcester
A 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Mercia Police said it happened in Cripplegate Park at about 02:00 BST on Sunday.A 31-year-old man, who was also arrested on suspicion of rape, has been released without force is appealing for two people who helped the victim, a 17-year-old girl, following the incident to come forward. "They are described as a man and woman, both around 18 years old, and were in Cripplegate Park at the time," said Det Supt Tony Garner."They are not in any trouble, but we are keen to identify them, as they may have important evidence which will help with our investigation."I would like to reassure you that we no longer believe there is any threat to the wider public."The 15-year-old remains in police custody. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
Worcester rape investigation launched during show weekend
Police are investigating a rape during one of Worcester's biggest weekends of the say a person was attacked in Cripplegate Park at about 02:00 BST on Sunday, with forensic inquiries being carried out near tennis courts. It comes as thousands are expected in the area for the Worcester Show at nearby Mercia Police did not reveal any details about the gender of the victim, but said it would provide further information soon. Det Supt Tony Garner said the news would be unsettling for the local community but the force was taking the incident seriously. "I know that the area is likely to be busy today with families enjoying the sunshine and visiting the Worcester Show," he added."You will see an increased police presence around Cripplegate park and Pitchcroft and we would encourage anyone with any concerns to speak to officers." Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Woman is sexually assaulted in park by 'man who sat next to her' as police release CCTV in search for her attacker
An investigation has been launched after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man who was 'sitting next to her on a park bench'. The attack happened at around 6.25pm after the woman was approached by two men in a park in Worcester on April 29. One of the men then sat next to the woman on a bench before sexually assaulting her, police have said. CCTV has since been released following the incident in Cripplegate Park on Tybridge Street. Officers have said they want to speak to the men pictured as it is believed they were in the area at the time. A West Mercia Police spokesperson said: 'We would like to speak with these men following a sexual assault in Worcester on Tuesday April, 29. The woman was approached by two men in Cripplegate Park in Worcester at around 6.25pm on April 29 'The assault happened around 6:25pm in Cripplegate Park on Tybridge Street when the victim was approached by two men. One of the men sat next to her on a bench and sexually assaulted her. 'Officers are keen to speak to the men pictured as it is thought they were in the area at the time and may be able to help with enquiries. 'If you know the men or have information that would help identify them, please contact Detective Constable Annie-Mae Nicholls by emailing 'Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting
The Sun
13-05-2025
- The Sun
Woman sexually assaulted by man who ‘sat next to her on park bench' with CCTV released in police hunt
COPS have launched an urgent probe after a woman was sexually assaulted by a man while "sitting on a park bench". The attack happened around 6.25pm in Cripplegate Park in St John's, Worcester. The victim was approached by two men on Tybridge Street, said West Mercia Police. One of the men sat next to her on a bench and sexually assaulted her, according to cops. Now, officers have said they are keen to speak to the men pictured in CCTV footage released. It is thought they were in the area at the time and may be able to help with enquiries. If you know the men or have information that would help identify them, please contact Detective Constable Annie-Mae Nicholls by emailing Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting
