Woman ‘raped at children’s playground’ as cops in desperate search for ‘teenage attacker who was with three other men’
A WOMAN has allegedly been raped at a children’s playground – with cops hunting a suspected teenage attacker who was with three other men.
Four unknown men reportedly approached the woman at the Toddler’s Cove playground in Canterbury at around 9.30pm on Friday.
One of the men allegedly assaulted the victim after the others had left the scene.
The suspect was white and described as eastern European and around 18 or 19 years old.
He had tight black curly hair which covered his ears and was wearing a white tracksuit top and white bottoms.
He carried a small white bag around his waist, Kent Police said in an appeal this evening.
Two of the other men with the teenage suspect were white and of a similar age.
The fourth man had darker skin and wore a green fleece and black trousers.
Kent Police said: “We are continuing to pursue several enquiries to establish the full circumstances.
“This includes forensic analysis at the scene and checks for CCTV opportunities.
“Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is urged to come forward.”
If you have any information call Kent Police on 01622 652006, quoting reference 46/177215/24.
You can also contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555111.
Motorists with dashcam who may have been near the area have been urged to check for footage.
Businesses and residents with doorbell cameras or CCTV are also asked to check.