Police have arrested a man in connection with the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Carshalton.
The 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Monday.
He was taken to a south London police station and bailed yesterday, to return at a date in mid-December.
The rape took place at about 8.30pm on Saturday within the playground area at Grove Park.
The victim was taken to a Haven where she is being provided with the support of specially trained staff.
The suspect, who was not known to the victim, is described as a black man, aged in his late 20s or early 30s, of broad build and approximately 5ft 10inches.
He was described as wearing a black hooded jacket and shorts.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call officers at the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command on 020 8721 4106 or via 101; alternatively contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via crimestoppers-uk.org.
Local police have increased neighbourhood patrols in the vicinity and these will continue while the incident is investigated.
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