Investigation after woman attacked in park

The incident is believed to have happened sometime between 10.35pm-11pm on Monday January 23 as the woman walked through the park.

Detective Inspector John Fitzgibbons said: “The woman continues to be supported by specialist officers, and as I’m sure you can appreciate, incidents like this are extremely traumatic for victims, and as such, ascertaining details, including specific details of any descriptions she may have, can take time.

“We are working with the woman to gather as much information as to possible and to determine exactly what happened on Monday evening.

“Officers have already analysed CCTV footage of the park and have spoken to several people who were in the area at the time.

“We know that people were in the park area on Monday night and I’d like to ask them to please contact us. They may have information that could help with our enquiries.

“PCSOs will be patrolling the area over the coming days to provide reassurance and I’d also like to ask people to be mindful of their surroundings when walking alone late at night and to report any suspicious activity to us.”

If you have any information that could assist with the investigation, please call 101 quoting incident number 1236 of January 23.

Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.