Man, 34, arrested after 14-year-old girl ‘raped by stranger in broad daylight’ at woodland

A 34-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly raped by a stranger in a woodland. Cops scrambled to the scene after reports that a 14-year-old girl was raped in a horror broad daylight attack on Sunday in Southampton. Cops scrambled to the scene in Southampton after reports that a 14-year-old was raped by a stranger Credit: Solent The alleged rape is thought to have taken place in an area of trees near a roundabout Credit: Solent The alleged rape is thought to have taken place in an area of trees near a roundabout in Swaythling. Officers launched a probe and have since arrested a man on suspicion of rape, and he remains in police custody. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The force said they are supporting the girl and her family, and they urge anyone with information that could help their probe to come forward. A spokesperson for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said: “Detectives investigating a report of rape in Swaythling have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the incident. “We received a report at 3.09pm on Sunday 23 August that a 14-year-old girl had been raped by a male unknown to her in an area of trees off the Wide Lane roundabout, near Mansbridge Road. “Officers launched an investigation and are supporting the girl and her family as our enquiries continue. “As part of our investigation, officers have today (25 August) arrested a 34-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of rape. “He remains in custody at this time. Most read in The Sun “As the investigation progresses, officers are still keen to hear from any witnesses who may have key information.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.