A crime scene has been put in place in Burgess Park after a 25-year-old woman was raped in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police were called to the park off St Georges Way in Camberwell just after 5.20am on Sunday.

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A 25-year-old woman was taken to hospital to be assessed and she is being supported by specialist police officers.

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A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and robbery later on Sunday.

He remains in custody.

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Anyone with information should call police on 101 with the reference 1448/25SEP.

All pictures were taken on Sunday.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "At 05:23hrs on Sunday, 25 September police were called to Burgess Park off St Georges Way, SE15 following reports that a woman had been sexually assaulted.

"Officers attended and a 25-year-old woman was taken to hospital for assessment. She is being supported by specialist officers.

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"Later the same day, a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and robbery.

"He remains in custody.

"Anyone with information should call police on 101 with the reference 1448/25SEP.

"Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111."

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