Central Park in Chelmsford cordoned off by police after rape of teenager

A popular Essex park has been cordoned off by police following a report of a teenage girl being raped. Essex Police are investigating the incident in Chelmsford’s Central Park on Thursday (June 27).

Police said the investigation is ongoing and there is a visible police presence in the area. Photos from the scene show the park cordoned off and a police car blocking the road.

Essex Live has reported that the incident occurred this afternoon and Essex Police are now appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

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An Essex Police spokesman said: “We are investigating after a teenager reported she had been raped. She was reportedly attacked in Central Park in Chelmsford on June 27.

“Investigations are ongoing and there is a visible police presence in the area. If you have any information, CCTV or dashboard camera footage or other footage relating to this incident please contact us.

“Please quote reference 42/98126/24. You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online live chat service, available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am and 9pm.

“Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact the independent charity @Crimestoppers by visiting their website or calling 0800 555 111.”