Met Police tape off Brent park after girl, 17, reports she was raped by two men

Two men have been arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a 17-year-old girl in a park in Brent. Met Police officers were called at 10.43pm on Wednesday, June 12 by the teenage girl who reported she had just been raped by two men in Tokyngton Recreation Ground, also known as Monks Park.

Met Police officers attended the scene, not far from Stonebridge Park station, and found the alleged victim in order to support her before beginning to hunt down her alleged rapists. The suspects had fled the scene, however.

Forensic examinations were carried out by specialist officers to gather evidence in the ongoing police investigation. A crime scene was set up in the Brent Park but has since been closed.

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Both the men who were arrested remain in custody, it is not clear exactly when or where they were arrested. Police have asked anyone who has information that could help their investigation should call 101 ref CAD 8176/12 Jun.

The Met Police issued a statement about the alleged rape. Here it is in full: “Two men have been arrested by detectives investigating an allegation of rape in Brent. Police were called at 10.43pm on June 12 by a 17-year-old girl who alleged she had been raped by two men in Tokyngton Park.

“Officers responded immediately. They located the victim and supported her before searching the area but the suspects had left the scene. Specialist officers were informed and forensic examinations have been completed. The crime scene is now closed.

“Both men remain in custody at this time. Anyone who has information that could help police should call 101 ref CAD 8176/12 Jun.”

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