Police in Churchill Gardens, Boscombe (Image: Bournemouth Echo)
A WOMAN has been raped in a Bournemouth park, according to a report to police.
A police cordon is in place at Churchill Gardens, Boscombe, after a woman in her 50s was attacked shortly after 1am today.
Her attacker is said to have been a man known to her.
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The victim is now being supported by specially-trained officers and a full investigation has been launched by detectives from Bournemouth CID.
A cordon has been put in place at the scene as enquiries are carried out.
There will be an increased police presence in the area and officers can be approached by members of the public with any information or concerns.
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