A man has been arrested after a woman was raped in the grounds of Hereford Cathedral.
West Mercia Police said officers attended the scene after a report was received that a woman had been raped at around 4.30am on Sunday.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody, the force said.
There is an increased police presence in Hereford after the incident.
Detective Inspector Colin Berry said: “We understand that incidents like this can be unsettling for the community, and I want to provide reassurance that we believe there is no wider risk to the public. The victim is currently being supported by our specially trained officers.
“Following the review of CCTV footage, there are people passing through the area around the time of the incident that we would like to speak with.
“You may have seen something suspicious or witnessed part of the incident, but any information you can provide could be valuable to our investigation, and we encourage you to come forward.”
Anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident has been asked to contact Detective Sergeant Leah Lowe on 101, quoting 092i of November 3, or to get in touch anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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