A victim was raped in a cemetery in the early hours of this morning.
It happened at 1.50am in the Dean Road Cemetery in Scarborough.
Two men, aged 18 and 21, were arrested shortly after on suspicion of rape and remain in custody for questioning.
Dean Road Cemetery, Scarborough
The victim is receiving specialist support while the police’s enquiries continue.
Detectives want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have seen something.
Specifically, they are interested in speaking with an individual who was walking down Dean Road around that time, travelling from Columbus Ravine towards Northstead.
They would also like any motorists or taxi drivers who may have captured relevant footage on their dash-cams to come forward.
‘A terrifying incident’
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Ellis of the North Yorkshire Police Safeguarding Unit said: “This was a terrifying incident, and we continue to support the brave victim who came forward to report it.
“Our investigation is well underway, and as part of this two people have been arrested and remain in custody for questioning.
“We’re keen to speak to the person who was walking down Dean Road at the time of the incident, or anyone else in the area at the time, as we believe they may have crucial information.
“Could you be the person we need to speak to? Were you in the area at the time? If so, please get in touch.
“We understand this incident may cause concern in the community, but we would like to provide reassurance that we are treating this as an isolated incident.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the Major Investigation Team
- Email the Major Crime Unit here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240129856