Woman raped in Exeter

Teenager arrested at St David's station

A teenager has been arrested at Exeter St David's station two days after a rape in Exeter in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police launched an investigation after reports that a woman was assaulted in Russell Street in central Exeter, near Jurys Inn.

British Transport Police officers arrested a 19-year-old man on Tuesday. 

Detective inspector Emma LeFort said: “The victim is a woman in her 20s and she is currently being supported by health professionals and specialist trained officers following this attack.

“We continue to review CCTV and we are appealing for witnesses; we wish to hear from anyone who saw anything suspicious.

“We would also like to hear from anyone who was the area between 2.45 a.m. and 4.15 a.m. on Sunday 3 October. If you were in area of Jurys Inn and Belmont Chapel on Western Way, or Russell Street which is near to the Triangle car park then please contact the police as you could have information vital to the investigation.

“If you have a property in the area then please retain your CCTV footage and contact us on 101. If you were driving through the area during this time-period and have dashcam footage that could be of interest, please also contact the police as soon as possible.”

Anyone with nformation or footage that can help should contact 101 or 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/086069/21.