Woman raped in Isle of Wight graveyard

A MAN who was arrested after a woman was raped in a graveyard has been released on bail.

The victim was attacked in the churchyard of St Catherine's in Church Street, Ventnor on the Isle of Wight, at about 5.30pm on Tuesday. 

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St Catherine's in Vetnor, Isle of Wight. Picture: Google Maps

The BBC reports a 35-year-old man from Sandown had been arrested on suspicion of rape and that the woman, who is in her 30s, was being supported by specialist officers.

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Hampshire Constabulary have now said that he has been released on bail with conditions until July 16. 

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