Update: MEN CHARGED AFTER TEENAGER RAPED
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said tonight; “Three men have been charged following allegations of rape and sexual assault in Fishponds Park, Surbiton.
“Police were called at 07:13hrs on Thursday, 21 August after reports a 17-year-old girl had been raped and sexually assaulted at Fishponds Park, Surbiton.
“Vladas Rupeika, 35 (06.06.90) of Epsom was charged with rape on Friday, 22 August. He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 23 August and has been remanded into custody.
“Nerijus Venckus, 36 (24.08.88) of Surbiton was charged with rape and assault by penetration on Friday, 22 August. He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 23 August and has been remanded into custody.
“Peter Hoppe, 41 (22.06.84) of Tolworth was charged with oral rape on Friday, 22 August. He appeared at Croydon Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, 23 August and has been remanded into custody.
“A 24-year-old man was arrested for suspicion of sexual assault and administering a substance with intent to commit a sexual offence on Thursday, 21 August. At this time he has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
“The victim and her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“Local residents can expect to see an increase of patrols in the area. Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting CAD1207/21AUG.”
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a teenage girl was allegedly drugged and attacked in a park in Surbiton, police have revealed.
Police were called to Fishponds Park just before 7.15am on Thursday morning.
Forensic teams were seen combing the area throughout the day – with officers esetting up a crime scene in the park.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and administering a substance with intent to commit a sexual offence.
A 35-year-old man and a 36-year-old man have additionally been arrested, each on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, and administering a substance with intent to commit a sexual offence.
Another man, aged 41, has also been arrested on suspicion of rape.
All four suspects remain in custody, the Metropolitan Police has said.
The teenage girl, whose exact age has not been released by police, is being supported by specially trained officers.
A spokesperson for the Police said: ‘We understand this news is concerning for the community and we will be increasing patrols in the area.
‘If you have any information, please contact 101 quoting CAD 1207/21AUG.’