Man arrested after woman found ‘raped’ in Swindon car park

A man has been arrested after a woman was found “raped” in a car park in Swindon.

In the early hours of Sunday morning (30 June), police were called to the Dammas Lane short-stay car park, opposite Kioki nightclub in the Old Town.

A local resident allegedly found the victim slumped next to his vehicle – a red SEAT.

To preserve evidence, a blue tent was stretched over the car at the scene of the accident before a forensic scientist arrived to photograph the area and take swabs.

A man in his twenties has since been arrested and is being held in custody on suspicion of rape in connection with the alleged attack.

A statement from Wiltshire Police said: “A man has been arrested following a report of a serious sexual assault in Swindon Old Town.

“The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning (30 June) in the car park on Dammas Lane.

“A cordon was put in place while officers carried out extensive investigations and last night we arrested a man in his twenties on suspicion of rape.

“He remains in custody at Gablecross for questioning.”

It continues: “The cordon has now been lifted, but investigations are ongoing.”

“We take reports of this nature extremely seriously and the victim is currently being cared for by specialist officers.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting crime reference number 54240076449.

“Alternatively, you can call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”