Three arrested in connection with rape investigation in Swindon

By Barrie Hudson - 4 June 2025

Crime

Swindon Police have arrested three people in connection with a rape investigation.

On May 31, officers received a report of rapes relating to multiple victims at a property in Ratcoombe Road.

The offences relate to three teenage female victims aged under 16. They are being supported by specially trained officers.

Three men, aged 24, 20 and 18, have been arrested on suspicion of rape. They have been bailed while enquiries continue.

The investigation is being managed by Swindon CID.

DS Craig Rathbone of Swindon CID said: “We are taking this incident incredibly seriously and have already made three arrests in connection with it.

“I appreciate the community concern this incident will cause, however please be assured it is being treated as a targeted incident that occurred within a property in the course of one evening.

“The victims involved are all being supported by specially trained officers and our enquiries are ongoing.”

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