A woman was allegedly raped in a major Romford park.

Police said that a rape allegation was made at about 6am yesterday (July 11) and a crime scene put in place at Raphael Park.

"A woman is being supported by specially trained officers," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said.

There have been no arrests yet but enquiries continue.

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This comes after community group the Friends of Raphael & Lodge Farm Park reported on Facebook that there was a police cordon in the area.

The group claimed the section of the wooded area going towards Brook Road was sectioned off while police officers investigated before the arrival of a forensics team.

Our reporter on the ground visiting today said the tape has since been removed.

Police have appealed for information and ask people to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1319/11Jul.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.