Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Blackwood

Officers are investigating a report of a rape of an 18-year-old woman in High Street, Blackwood at around 2.30am on Sunday 28 November.

We’re investigating a report of a rape of an 18-year-old woman in High Street, Blackwood at around 2.30am on Sunday 28 November.

An 18-year-old man from the Caerphilly area was arrested on suspicion of rape. He was later released on conditional bail as enquiries continue.

The woman is currently receiving support from specially-trained officers

Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log reference 2100416393.

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