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Man arrested for attempted rape of teen in park

Federica Bedendo
BBC News, North East and Cumbria
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Police said the attempted rape happened at Gooseholme Park

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in a park.

Cumbria Police said the alleged attack happened at Gooseholme Park, in Kendal, at about 00:30 BST on Sunday.

The 26-year-old, from the town, was arrested shortly after and has been released on bail while the investigation continues.

The 17-year-old victim was being ed by specialist officers, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to the force.

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