Rape in Horley sparks urgent police appeal
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault incident.
A statement from Surrey Police reads: “We are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault in Horley today (Monday, May 26).
"Officers were called to Horley Recreation Ground at 4:50pm today (Monday, 26 May) following a report of a concern for safety of a woman at the location.
"A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody. Specialist officers are supporting the woman involved.
"We are looking to speak with anyone who may have been in or around the recreation ground between 4:30 pm and 4:50 pm today and who might have seen anything suspicious during this time.”
On May 28, Surrey Police released an additional statement which read: “The investigation into a report of a rape at Horley Recreation Ground on Monday afternoon (26 May), remains ongoing.
"Officers were called to the location at 4:50pm following a report of a concern for safety of a woman at the location.
"A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of rape and has been released on conditional bail.
"Specialist officers are supporting the woman involved.
"It is believed that the suspect and victim are known to one another having been in communication prior to the incident.
"Enquiries remain ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.
"If you were in or around the recreation ground between 4:30pm and 4:50pm on Monday, or you have any other information, please get in touch with us quoting ref PR/45250062748.”