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Man arrested after woman raped in Oakwood Cemetery, near Oakapple Lane, Barming

16:43, 30 December 2021

updated: 17:15, 30 December 2021

A man has been arrested after a woman was raped in a Barming cemetery.

The incident happened on Tuesday, in Oakwood Cemetery, near Oakapple Lane, between 2.45pm and 4.30pm.

Oakwood Cemetery, Barming, where a woman was raped
Oakwood Cemetery, Barming, where a woman was raped

The victim and the man, who are known to each other, walked into the cemetery before he assaulted her.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward, and have confirmed the incident is being treated as isolated.

In particular, police would like to talk to a woman who was seen walking two dogs in the same area at the time of the incident.

Officers have since arrested a man in connection with their enquiries.

He has been bailed until Sunday, January 23, while further enquiries are carried out.

Oakwood Cemetery, in Barming
Oakwood Cemetery, in Barming

Anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police on 01622 604100 quoting crime reference 46/YY/266611/21.

You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.

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