Reported rape in Palmerston Park

You may have seen various reports and images of a cordon that’s been put in place in Southampton.

Police have now issued a statement online to confirm that they’re investigating a report that a female in her late teens was raped in Palmerston Park. Police received the initial call at 7:07am today, 19 February.

A 27 year old male has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody. Police are still in the area whilst enquiries continue.

DCI Andrea Douglas is leading the investigation and has said;

“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident, but we still want to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened.

“If you were in the vicinity of Palmerston Park between 6.30am and 7.30am and saw anything which could aid our investigation, please get in touch.

“We appreciate this is a worrying incident, and there will be extra patrols in the area as a result. If you see an officer and have any concerns please speak to them.”