Boy, 16, hit over the head and raped in park in ‘traumatic’ attack
A 16-year-old boy was allegedly hit over the head and raped in a park.
The teenager was attacked at Jersey Farm Woodland Park in St Albans on April 4 but has only recently reported the incident.
He was walking through the park when the offender struck him with a large object and raped him, leaving him ‘traumatised’, police said.
The incident took place at the park in Sandringham Crescent between 3.30pm and 4.30pm.
Hertfordshire Constabulary said in a statement yesterday that the force has launched an appeal for witnesses.
Det Con Natalie Bannister said: ‘This was an incredibly difficult experience for the victim to deal with who is being supported by specialist teams.
‘Due to the traumatic nature of the incident, the victim did not feel able to report the incident immediately.
‘Because of the unusual circumstances, we are appealing to the public at this stage as part our extensive inquiries ongoing regarding the incident.
‘If you remember seeing someone acting suspiciously around the area at the time, please contact police.’
Chief Inspector Ady Lysak added: ‘St Albans has a strong community, and I am hopeful that someone out there has information about this terrible incident.
‘I want to reassure the victim that we are doing all we can to investigate, and I urge anyone who has information to report it.’
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