Man is arrested after woman raped near church graveyard

A 16-year-old has been arrested after a woman was allegedly raped near a church graveyard in west London. 

Police raced to the scene following reports that a woman, aged in her 20s, had been raped on Church Hill in Harrow-on-the-Hill at around 11:45pm on Saturday.

A police corden was put in place the next day in St Mary's Church cemetery, while the woman is now being provided with specialist support. 

The Metropolitan Police arrested a youth, believed to be aged 16, on Monday. He has since been charged on suspicion of rape, kidnap and two attempted robberies. 

He has been remanded in custody and is set to appear at Willesden Magistrates Court later today.  

Detective Sergeant Phil Inman said: 'We know this incident will cause much concern and anxiety in the area, especially for women and girls, and we would like to confirm that we are not seeking any other suspects in connection with this investigation.'