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Young Woman Gang Raped in Horrendous Attack in UK
Young Woman Raped by Group of Men in Truly Horrendous Attack in Park
A woman in her 20s was attacked in Kirkup Gardens, Wythenshawe, Manchester - police are investigating and searching for evidence in the area
The Guardian UK, 20 APR 2021.
A young woman was raped by a group of men in a park in what police say appears to be a "random and sickening attack".
The woman, in her 20s, was attacked in Kirkup Gardens, Wythenshawe, Manchester, just after 12.30am this morning.
Officers were called to the park and have taped off several entrances and cordoned off a play area, the Manchester Evening News reports.
No arrests have been made and an investigation has been launched with officers searching for evidence at the scene.
Pictures taken at the scene show a large police presence in the area.
Officers are standing guard next to gates into the park.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "An investigation is underway after a woman was raped by a group of men in Wythenshawe overnight.
"Shortly after 12.30am earlier today (Tuesday 20 April), police were called to a report of the rape of a woman in Wythenshawe.
"Initial enquiries suggest a woman in her 20s was attacked in Kirkup Gardens.
"A significant police presence remains in place as officers continue to search for evidence at the scene.
"No arrests have been made, and officers are appealing to anyone with information to get in touch."
Chief Inspector Cara Charlesworth, of GMP's City of Manchester South Division, added: "A truly horrendous incident took place last night and we are supporting the victim at this awful time with our specialist officers.
"At this stage this appears to have been a random and sickening attack and our officers are working tirelessly to identify those responsible.
No arrests have been made yet (Image: STEVE ALLEN)
"In the meantime, we have increased our police presence in the area, and the public should feel reassured that if they have any concerns they can approach our officers directly.
"I appreciate it was the middle of the night and there won't have been many witnesses to this attack, but if anyone has any information then I implore you to get in touch as every bit of detail at this stage has the potential to be crucial."
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