Police are investigating an allegation of rape in a Sutton park.

Officers have cordoned off a large section of Hamilton Recreation Ground in North Cheam.

A police spokeswoman said: "We can confirm have received an allegation of rape said to have occurred in June 8 in Hamilton Road, Sutton.

"Officers from Sapphire have launched an investigation."

The alleged rape, involving a female victim, is understood to have taken place in the early hours of this morning.

Forensic officers are currently at the scene.

No arrests have been made and enquiries continue.

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