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Burnham Park: police investigating after woman is raped

05:38PM, Monday 25 August 2025

Burnham Park: police investigating after woman is raped

A police cordon in place at Burnham Park

An investigation is underway after a woman was raped in Burnham Park late last night.

Thames Valley Police said it had received a report that a woman was sexually assaulted in the park between 11.45pm on Sunday, and 12.30am on Monday (August 25).

A cordon remained in place at the Stomp Road entrance to Burnham Park at around 1.30pm today, as well as four patrol vehicles and half a dozen police officers.

‘Reassurance patrols’ will continue in the park, police said, and an appeal has been issued for anyone who might have information to make a report.

Police at the scene in Burnham Park


Thames Valley Police superintendent Clare Knibbs said: “We are carrying out a thorough investigation following this incident.

“At this time no arrests have been made but we are following a number of enquiries.

“The victim is being supported by specially trained officers and we are working with the victim to gather further information.

“We would ask anyone who was in the park or anyone who has further information to please come forward and call 101 quoting reference 43250434481.

“Additional reassurance patrols will be conducted in the Burnham Park area."

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