A WOMAN was "raped" at a popular park in the early hours of this morning with the area since being locked down. After being treated at the scene in Romford, she was taken to hospital by paramedics. Cops were called to the scene in Raphael Park around 4.15am this morning. A rape probe has been launched after the incident with part of the park since being closed off by cops. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Service said: “On Saturday (February 1) at 4.14am police were called to Raphael Park, Romford following an allegation of rape.
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