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Manhunt after teenage boy, 17, reportedly raped in Canterbury’s Dane John Gardens toilet
13:12, 11 March 2024
updated: 14:44, 11 March 2024
Police are hunting a suspect after a 17-year-old boy was reportedly raped inside a park’s public toilet.
Detectives have released an e-fit image following the alleged attack in Dane John Gardens, near Canterbury’s city centre.
Police say the perpetrator spoke to the teenager inside the park before raping him.
A report was later made to the force and, following further enquiries, officers believe the incident took place between 5pm and 6pm on Monday, February 5.
A police spokesman said: “The suspect is described as white, around 6ft tall, in his late 30s and was wearing a dark hooded top and grey-blue jogging bottoms.”
Anyone who recognises the man, or who has any information, is urged to call police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/22316/24.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete the online form on their website.
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