Man, 28, arrested following reported rape in popular Stockport park

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A man has been arrested following the reported rape of a woman in a popular Stockport park earlier this week.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that it received reports that a woman had been raped in Heaton Mersey Park in Stockport at approximately 9:30pm last night on Tuesday 9 September, and officers attended the scene to speak to the victim immediately.

The 28-year-old man from Manchester was arrested just an hour after the report came into police, and he has remained in custody since.

During the victim’s initial account, she described that a man had approached her and forced her to come with him, whilst holding what she believed could be a firearm, and it was once they arrived at the park that he proceeded to rape her.

Thankfully, the victim was able to get free and run to safety a short time after the horrific incident occurred, and the suspect then fled.

But this was not for long, as he was subsequently arrested ‘swiftly’ by police.

“Fortunately in Greater Manchester, stranger rape is extremely uncommon,” explained Superintendent Dave Henthorne said, “but when instances do occur, it’s right that we work quickly and robustly to mitigate any further harm.

“What this victim has been through is nothing short of terrifying, and we have specialist officers in place to support her, which is our focus. She has been incredibly brave in coming forward, and I hope that this swift arrest reassures the community that there is not thought to be any wider risk.”

Local officers are currently in the Stockport conducting enquiries and are also there to provide reassurance, as GMP says it knows the incident will be ‘shocking’ for the local community.

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The firearm described by the victim is also being assessed to determine whether it is viable.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact GMP immediately on 0161 856 9932, quoting log 3668 of 9 September 2025.

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