A man’s been arrested in connection with a reported sex attack in a Chippenham park.
Police cordoned off a small section of the green space at Monkton Park on Easter Sunday (9 April).
A person – whose gender has not been disclosed publicly – reported being the victim of a serious sexual assault in the early hours of the morning, sparking a major investigation.
Detectives later arrested a man, aged in his 20s, on suspicion of carrying out the attack. He’s since been released on conditional bail as the probe continues.
In a statement yesterday, Wiltshire Police said: “Detectives are investigating a report of serious sexual assault which occurred in the Monkton Park area of Chippenham in the early hours of this morning.
“As part of our investigation, a cordon was put in place at the scene but this has now been lifted. Enquiries are ongoing.
“Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the Monkton Park area, specifically between Chippenham High Street and near to the council offices in the park between 2.30am and 3.15am should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230037299.
“Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
