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Suspect Arrested

Monday, 20 October 2025 22:37

By Martin Webber

Kent Police say a suspect has been arrested in connection with a rape investigation in Tunbridge Wells.

It's reported that between 8pm and 9pm on Saturday 18 October 2025, a teenage girl was sexually assaulted by an unknown man on Tunbridge Wells Common.

The man is believed to have initially approached the victim and engaged her in conversation, as she was walking from the direction of Victoria Road and towards the Millennium Clock.

She was reportedly later assaulted next to a rock formation on the common, at a location close to Mount Ephraim and the junction for Molyneux Park Road.

Officers have been making extensive enquiries in the local area and at around 3.30pm on Monday 20 October a man aged in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of rape. He has been taken into custody.  

Ongoing appeal

Police continue to urge anyone with information which may assist the investigation to come forward.

If you can help call Kent Police on 01622 604100, quoting reference 46/180747/25.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or by using the online form.

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