Police Move to Dispel Rumours of Rapes in Wormwood Scrubs Park
"No credence to information" circulating in emails
Hammersmith and Fulham police have acted to dispel rumours about
two rapes which supposedly occurred in Wormwood Scrubs Park on Tuesday November 15.
Officers say they are aware that an email has been circulating around the local
community, advising women to go out in pairs in the area for their
safety.
However, they confirm that there have been no allegations of rape received for that area
and woman can be reassured that there is no truth in the email.
Police add that at this stage they do not know where the rumour has originated from or
that any malicious intent was meant.
Detective Chief Inspector Will Young from Hammersmith and Fulham Police says: " I can fully understand that anyone receiving this email would be
concerned about its contents and I am keen to reassure them that it is
false information.
" I would actively encourage you to pass this
reassurance onto anyone who you know may have received the email, or
have forwarded it on in good faith.
"Whilst there is no credence to this information I do take this
opportunity to remind the public to take general safety precautions when
they are out and beware of their surroundings when going about their
daily lives."
Police say they are currently investigating three minor offences of a sexual nature
which occurred in July, August and September in Wormwood Scrubs Park
where a man was seen to be loitering in the area and acting
suspiciously.
Enquiries into these offences are ongoing.
However, police stress that they are not aware of any
further incidents. Anyone with information on these offences is asked to
call 020 8246 2747 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
November 17, 2011
