Overview
- Police confirmed an 18-year-old man from Darlington was arrested on suspicion of rape and later released on bail.
- Durham Constabulary made the arrest after a woman reported an attack linked to Copy Lane Park in Netherton the following morning.
- A police cordon remains at the park as forensic teams examine the scene for evidence.
- The woman is receiving care from specially trained officers, and police urge anyone with information to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Specialist help is available through the Safe Place sexual assault referral centre, RASA Merseyside, RASASC Cheshire and Merseyside, and Victim Care Merseyside.