Man arrested over alleged rape in overnight queue for Wimbledon final
By Gadiola Emanuel - 12:06:00 AM
Police are investigating claims that a woman was raped in the overnight queue
to see Andy Murray in the Wimbledon final on Sunday.
Police are investigating claims that a woman was raped in the overnight queue to see the Wimbledon final. Photo: Getty Images
Dozens of tents were set up in Wimbledon Park as hundreds of tennis fans
waited to buy tickets to watch the match on Centre Court.
Scotland Yard said a 30-year-old man was arrested and bailed over the alleged
attack.
A spokesman said: ''Police are investigating an allegation of serious sexual
assault in Wimbledon Park, off Church Road, in the early hours of Sunday
July 7.
''A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and has
been taken into custody at a south London police station.
''He was bailed until early September pending further enquiries.''
The spokesman said the 34-year-old victim is being cared for by specialist
teams.
He added: ''Inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.''
Source: The TelegraphHe added: ''Inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the incident.''
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