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Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of rape in Overcliffe, Gravesend

15:06, 07 August 2019

updated: 16:07, 07 August 2019

A man has been arrested after a woman was raped after accepting a lift from a man in the early hours of the morning.

The incident is happened in the London Road area of Overcliffe, in Gravesend, on Tuesday morning after victim accepted a lift from the offender in Campbell Road at around 1.30am.

At around 2.50am, on the same morning, a 57-year-old man, also from the town, was arrested on suspicion of rape.

A woman was raped in the London Road area of Overcliffe, in Gravesend. Picture: Google Maps
A woman was raped in the London Road area of Overcliffe, in Gravesend. Picture: Google Maps

He remains in custody as inquiries continue.

Police spokesman James Walker said: "Investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a white Ford Transit being driven between Campbell Road and Rural Vale between 1am and 2am on the same date."

Anyone with information is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149 quoting 46/151114/19.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111 or using the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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