Suttcliffe Park rape: Boy, 15, arrested after 'woman raped at knifepoint'

A teenager has been arrested after a woman was allegedly raped at knifepoint in a horrific daylight attack in a south-east London park.

The 40-year-old victim was strolling through Sutcliffe Park in Kidbrooke when she was threatened with a knife and raped, police say.

Detectives arrested a 15-year-old boy on Tuesday on suspicion of rape, robbery and possession of an offensive weapon.

He remains in custody at a police station in south London.

An investigation was launched after the ordeal that took place just before 2.15pm last Wednesday.

The victim was rushed to hospital but has since been discharged and is now being supported by specialist officers.

A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Detectives from the Sexual Offences, Exploitation & Child Abuse Command are investigating.

“The victim's handbag - described as white with long handles/straps - was also stolen. Detectives continue to appeal for information and witnesses.”

Any witnesses or anyone with information about the attack is urged to contact police in Greenwich via 101, or by tweeting @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the crimestoppers-uk.org website.