Man arrested after a woman was raped in Hereford Cathedral
A man has been arrested after a woman was raped in the grounds of a cathedral in the early hours of the morning, MailOnline reports.
West Mercia Police said officers attended the scene when a report was received that the woman had been attacked at around 4.30am on Sunday.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody, the force said.
There is an increased police presence in Hereford after the incident.
Detective Inspector Colin Berry said: ‘We understand that incidents like this can be unsettling for the community, and I want to provide reassurance that we believe there is no wider risk to the public. The victim is currently being supported by our specially trained officers.
‘Following the review of CCTV footage, there are people passing through the area around the time of the incident that we would like to speak with.
‘You may have seen something suspicious or witnessed part of the incident, but any information you can provide could be valuable to our investigation, and we encourage you to come forward.’
The incident comes three months after a woman was raped on the grounds of Hereford Cathedral in the early morning in a separate incident on July 12.
