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Police in Hartlepool are investigating a report of rape at Summerhill Country Park in Hartlepool on Tuesday.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed anything suspicious whilst walking in the park between 11am and 1pm, or anyone who may have caught anything on their dashcam whilst driving along Summerhill Lane into the car park.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape and bailed pending further enquiries.
It is believed that this is an isolated incident and there is no threat to the wider community.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101.