Met Police confirmed the arrest of four men on the suspicion of rape after a young girl was sexually assaulted this week.
The incident took place at a park in Surbiton(Image: Google Maps)
Four men have been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly drugged and raped at a park.
The Met Police were called to reports of a sexual assault at Fishponds Park in Surbiton, south-west London, shortly before 7.15am on Thursday.
The young girl was reportedly drugged at the scene.
The force confirmed the four men were arrested on suspicion of rape, with the suspects remaining in custody at this time.
Scotland Yard said the victim was being supported by specialist officers. Her age has not been identified at this time, reports the Mirror, but the men are aged between their 20s and 40s.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and administering a substance with intent to commit and sexual offence.
Two other men, one aged 35 and another aged 36, were each arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and administering a substance with intent to commit a sexual offence.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.
A spokesperson from the Metropolitan Police said: “We understand this news is concerning for the community and we will be increasing patrols in the area.”
Anyone with information about what happened should contact the police on 101 with the reference CAD 1207/21AUG.
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