Police release update on rape at M32 skate park

Police have issued an update after reports emerged of a woman being raped at an East Bristol skate park. Police were called to the M32 skate park on Stapleton Road at 4.20am on Saturday morning (June 29).

Avon and Somerset Police announced this afternoon (30 June) that the two men initially arrested have been released on bail.

In an earlier statement yesterday, police said: “We were called at 4.20am this morning (June 29) to a report that a woman had been raped at the M32 Skatepark on Stapleton Road. Officers attended and spoke to the victim.

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“Enquiries have been launched and a crime scene has been established at the skate park to conduct investigations. If you have any information which could assist our investigation please call 101 quoting reference number 5224168359.

“If you are a victim of sexual assault or rape, you can contact The Bridge, a 24 hour a day, 365 day a year support centre for victims of sexual assault. Visit the website at www.thebridgecanhelp.org.uk or call 0117 342 6999. You can also visit www.thisisnotanexcuse.org.uk for information on charities and organisations specialising in supporting victims.”