A WOMAN has been raped in a wooded area after being approached by a man last Friday (January 11).

At around 4.30 and 5pm the victim was approached by the man and taken to the nearby woods between Roby Drive and Coral Reef Leisure Centre, where she was raped.

A 20-year-old man from Lancing, West Sussex has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

He has been released on police bail until February 11.

Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses following the rape.

Investigating officer detective constable Ross Eyre, based at Windsor police station, said: “I would like to appeal to anybody who may have been walking in the area at the time or exercising in the area that noticed a man and a woman arguing, or anything suspicious, to make contact with police.

“Anybody who has any information can call the 24-hour non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 43190012825.

“Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/ and provide all the details there.

“I would also like to appeal to anybody who lives on Robey Drive that may have CCTV that faces the park area to make contact with us.”