Woman ‘raped in Asda car park’ in terrifying early hours ‘attack’ as cops arrest man after launching urgent hunt

POLICE investigating an alleged rape in an Asda car park in Essex have made an arrest.

A woman reported being assaulted at the bottom of a slope at the Eastgate Centre in Basildon at around 4am on Sunday.

A police car at the scene of the alleged attack

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A police car at the scene of the alleged attack

Last night a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape.

Detective Inspector Stewart Eastbrook, who is leading the investigation, said: “We have acted quickly following this report and our specialist officers and partners continue to support the victim.

“I know this incident will worry you if you live or work in the area or if you regularly use that part of town.

“We continue our enquiries and would like to thank those who have contacted us so far with information.

“If you were in the area between 4am and 8am and you saw anything please contact my team.

“If you have a dash cam, please check it – you may have caught something on there which could be important to our investigation.”

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