Man, 21, arrested after woman in her 40s is raped at V Festival

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in her forties at V Festival. The alleged victim reported being attacked on the Essex site Friday night.

An Essex Police spokeswoman said: ‘A 21-year-old man is in custody following an allegation of rape in Hylands Park, Chelmsford.‘Police were contacted shortly before 1.30am on Sunday August 23 with reports that a woman in her forties had been raped on the outskirts of the site.

‘Officers attended and arrested a suspect on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody being questioned by detectives. Inquiries are ongoing.’

A total of 41 people have been arrested at the festival for a range of offences.