Two arrests after woman ‘raped’ on roundabout in Croydon

Officers are investigating an alleged rape at a roundabout off Park Lane in Croydon  (Google Maps)
Officers are investigating an alleged rape at a roundabout off Park Lane in Croydon (Google Maps)

Police have arrested two men after a woman was allegedly raped in Croydon on Tuesday.

Officers were called to Mitcham town centre at 2pm to reports of a rape.

They later moved their investigation to a busy roundabout off Park Lane, in nearby Croydon.

On Thursday the Met confirmed that two men, aged 19 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of rape. They have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The woman is being supported by specialist officers.

A crime scene has been put in place.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 9314/12Sep.