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Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Child Rape At Yarmouth's Fort Victoria, Say Police

An Isle of Wight man detained by police following a sexual assault on a three-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of rape, police have confirmed.

Hampshire Constabulary says the incident took place at Fort Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth on Bank Holiday Monday (31).

Fort Victoria police

Yesterday, district commander for the Isle of Wight, Superintendent Sarah Jackson spoke exclusively to Isle of Wight Radio. 

Fort Victoria police

She appealed for witnesses, particularly two dog walkers who were believed to have been in area at the time to come forward.

Sarah Jackson Speaks To Isle Of Wight Radio

Can you help? Police say they are urgently appealing for witnesses after a three-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Fort Victoria in Yarmouth. Superintendent Sarah Jackson has been speaking to Isle of Wight Radio.

Posted by Isle of Wight Radio on Tuesday, September 1, 2020

 

Police say a girl was assaulted in woodland at around 3pm.

Fort Victoria police

A man in his 60s, from the Island, subsequently arrested remains in police custody.

Extra officers have been patrolling the area, with a number of cordons in place. 

Fort Victoria police

The girl and her family are being supported by specialist officers.

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