Girl, 16, ‘raped’ at famous UK park and rushed to hospital with ‘attacker’ still on the loose
A MANHUNT is underway after a 16-year-old girl was “raped” in a London park over the weekend before being airlifted to hospital.
The girl flagged down officers on patrol in the area and told them that she had been attacked in Primrose Hill Park.
It is thought the incident took place around 11pm on Friday evening in Regents Park Road.
She was rushed to hospital in a London Air Ambulance and a crime scene was put in place.
Officers are yet to make any arrests but are continuing their line of enquiry.
Met Police spokesperson: “Officers on patrol were flagged down by a 16-year-old girl in Regents Park Road at 22:50hrs on Friday, 11 April who reported that she had been raped in Primrose Hill.
“She was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. She is being supported by specialist officers.
“A crime scene is in place in Primrose Hill. No arrests have been made. Enquiries continue.
“Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or message @MetCC quoting CAD 8380/11APR. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.”
Primrose Hill used to be a A-listers paradise but locals have since dubbed it a “Neanderthal campground”.
In the mid-nineties, it was regularly home to a group of celebs known as the “Primrose Hill Set”.
Members included Noel Gallagher of Oasis, Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, Davinia Taylor, Sadie Frost, and Jude Law.
Just down the road from Hampstead, Primrose Hill used to be a haunt for actors and creatives.
Up until a few years ago, celebrity spotters could head to the area and have a joyous day out.
Yet, following the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old schoolboy Harry Pitman on New Year’s Eve 2023, locals told The Sun that they have been warning of a surge in violence and anti-social behaviour for three years.
Eleanor Sturdy previously chaired the Primrose Hill crime panel and says the area’s historic park can resemble a music festival some days as yobs take drugs and have sex in full view of members of the public.
She said: “It started during the pandemic when people realised it’s an open space that is difficult to keep secure.