21-Year-Old Man Arrested in Connection with Bordon Rape Investigation

Detectives investigating a report of rape in Bordon have today arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with the incident.

The report was received shortly after 9 a.m. on Friday, 27 September, when a teenage girl stated she had been raped by a male unknown to her in the Deadwater Valley area, situated between Branson Road, Maple Leaf Drive, and Chalet Hill.

Officers immediately launched an investigation and are currently supporting the girl and her family while enquiries continue.

In the early hours of this morning (29 September), a local 21-year-old man from Bordon was arrested on suspicion of rape and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He remains in custody while the investigation progresses.

A 17-year-old local boy from Bordon, who was previously arrested on suspicion of rape and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, has been released on bail.

Officers and specialist teams remain present in the area as they conduct ongoing investigations.

Residents are encouraged to approach officers with any concerns or questions.T/Detective Superintendent Andrea Douglas, leading the investigation, said:

“We fully appreciate how concerning this incident will be to residents of Bordon, but I want to reassure you that we are taking this report extremely seriously and utilising our resources to ensure our communities are safe.

“Firstly, the girl and her family are being supported by our specialist teams, and we are continuing to do everything we can to ensure we carry out a thorough investigation.

“Our Eastern Operation Amberstone unit, which specialises in rape and serious assault investigations, continues to work tirelessly to establish the circumstances of what happened.

“This morning, as part of our enquiries, a 21-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and remains in custody at this time.

“We are still keen to hear from anyone who may have information which may help with our investigation.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Deadwater Valley area, in between Branson Road, Maple Leaf Drive, and Chalet Hill between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. on Friday morning.

“Were you in the area?

Did you witness any suspicious behaviour?

Do you have any information which could help our investigation?

“Officers will continue to carry out visible, dedicated patrols in the area as we conduct a number of enquiries. I ask that if you have any concerns, please come and speak to one of our patrolling officers.

“If you have any information that could assist our investigation, no matter how small it may seem, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 44240419627.

”Alternatively, you can also submit information online here: Hampshire Police.

Information can also be submitted anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or their website: Crimestoppers UK.