Police in Doncaster cordon off Lakeside area over rape of woman, 24

A large police cordon is in place at Lakeside in Doncaster this morning after a woman reported being raped.
By Claire Lewis
Published 22nd Oct 2020, 11:34 BST
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The cordon is off Lakeside Boulevard and part of it takes in a path close to the Keepmoat Homes head office.

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Part of Lakeside, Doncaster, is sealed off by police this morning after a woman was reportedly rapedPart of Lakeside, Doncaster, is sealed off by police this morning after a woman was reportedly raped
Part of Lakeside, Doncaster, is sealed off by police this morning after a woman was reportedly raped
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South Yorkshire Police said a 24-year-old woman reported being raped in a wooded area close to the lake last night.

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The woman is being supported by specially trained officers experienced in the investigation of sexual offences.

In a statement, the force said: “Officers in Doncaster are investigating a reported rape last night in a wooded area close to the Lakeside lake.

A police officer at Lakeside, Doncaster, where a cordon is in place this morningA police officer at Lakeside, Doncaster, where a cordon is in place this morning
A police officer at Lakeside, Doncaster, where a cordon is in place this morning

“At around 10.45pm, police received a call reporting that a 24-year-old woman had been raped earlier in the evening.

“The woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

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“An investigation has been launched and anyone with information is asked to call.”

Dial 101 and quote incident number 966 of October 21.

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