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Police probe after 'girl, 14, raped in north London park'

The girl was allegedly attacked in Chestnuts Park: @999London, Twitter
The girl was allegedly attacked in Chestnuts Park: @999London, Twitter

Police have launched an investigation after a schoolgirl was allegedly raped in a north London park by a man who tried to start a conversation with her.

The girl, 14, said she was approached by her attacker as she walked through Chestnuts Park, Haringey, at 7.10pm yesterday.

A Met Police spokesman said: “Police are investigating an allegation of rape that was made to police at 19:10hrs on Thursday, 5 December.

"It was reported that a 14-year-old girl was raped in Chestnuts Park, Haringey after being approached by a man who initially tried to engage her in conversation.

A crime scene remains in place (@999London, Twitter)
A crime scene remains in place (@999London, Twitter)

"The girl alerted a family member who called police."

There have been no arrests and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

The girl is now being supported by specially trained officers.