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Man arrested over alleged rape in Pontypridd park

A 32-YEAR-OLD man from Rhydyfelin has been arrested following reports of a 27-year-old woman being raped near Meadow Street in Treforest, Pontypridd.

The alleged incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday (Jan 19) and has prompted a significant police investigation. Officers closed off a section of Meadow Street park with police tape while conducting enquiries in the area.

A South Wales Police spokesperson said: “South Wales Police is investigating a report of the rape of a 27-year-old woman, which happened in the early hours of Sunday, January 19, in the vicinity of Meadow Street, Pontypridd. A 32-year-old man from Rhydyfelin has been arrested on suspicion of rape and has been bailed pending further investigation.”

Local residents reported seeing heightened police activity in the area since the alleged incident. Authorities have not provided further details at this time.

Anyone with information is urged to contact South Wales Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.

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