Detectives investigate report of gang rape of young woman in Sheffield park

Police in Sheffield are investigating reports of a young woman raped by a group of four men.
By Susie Beever
Published 27th Nov 2020, 12:10 BST
Updated 27th Nov 2020, 12:14 BST
Police are investigating reports a woman was raped in a park in SheffieldPolice are investigating reports a woman was raped in a park in Sheffield
Police are investigating reports a woman was raped in a park in Sheffield

The 21-year-old woman was reportedly sexually assaulted by the group at High Hazels Park in the Darnall area of the city at around 6pm on Monday evening, South Yorkshire Police said.

Detectives are trying to trace the men and are urgently appealing for anyone who may have information on the horrific incident.

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Detective Inspector Ben Wood said: “I understand that news of this incident is likely to cause distress and concern among the local community and it is obviously of the utmost importance we identify those involved as soon as possible.

High Hazels Park, SheffieldHigh Hazels Park, Sheffield
High Hazels Park, Sheffield

“I want to reassure you that we have officers dedicated to progressing this investigation so we can identify these individuals.”

The men are described as being two eastern European males aged 18 and 19-20, and two Asian males one aged around 18 and another young man whose age is not known.

Det Insp Wood continued: “There will be heightened patrols in the area from uniform officers to provide reassurance.

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"If anyone has any information in relation to this incident then please contact police. Even the slightest bit of information could greatly assist our enquiries.”

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