Staffordshire Police have launched an urgent investigation after a 17-year-old girl was allegedly raped at Berryhill Fields, a popular beauty spot in Stoke-on-Trent. Officers were called to the location, off Dividy Road, at around 8.15pm on Thursday, July 2, following the teenager's report that she had been raped by a man.
Details of the Incident
Berryhill Fields is a 156-acre local nature reserve owned and managed by Stoke-on-Trent City Council, situated between the housing estates of Bentilee and Berryhill and the town of Fenton. Described as the "green lungs" of Stoke-on-Trent, the reserve features several walking trails, with its main entrance off Dividy Road. The beauty spot, which had been under threat of development, was purchased by the local council earlier this year to prevent any construction on the land.
Police Response and Appeal
A Staffordshire Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating following reports of a rape in Stoke-on-Trent. We were called at around 8.15pm yesterday (Thursday 2 July) to Berryhill Fields, off Dividy Road, after a 17-year-old girl reported she had been raped by a man. Officers established a scene in the area and our enquiries are ongoing.”
Police are urging anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident 811 of 2 July, or use Live Chat on their website. To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
