Man bailed after teenage girl raped in city park

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Chloe Harcombe

West of England

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Police said the incident happened in Parade Gardens in Bath

A man arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in a park has been released on conditional bail, police said.

Avon and Somerset Policearrested the man, in his late teens, in connection with the incidentin Parade Gardens in Bath at about 23:30 GMT on Wednesday, but said they have since released him on bail with conditions including an overnight curfew.

Officers added they are supporting the victim and forensic and CCTV investigations are ongoing.

Anybody with information about the incident has been asked to contact the force.

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Man arrested after teenage girl raped in park