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    Police investigating alleged Okehampton rape

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    Man arrested and in custody

    Detectives are investigating reports of rape in Oakhampton yesterday [Sunday 9 July].

    The incident allegedly took place between 2 am and 2.15 am today on Fore Street, in Okehampton.

    The victim, a woman in her 40s, is being supported by specialist officers.

    A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody.

    Officers are appealing witness and dashcam footage.

    Anyone with any information can call 101 or report it via our website, quoting log 156 of 9 July.

    Information can be reported here.

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