Month: July 2020

Police are investigating a report of a rape of a 31-year-old woman which happened in Winchester (July 19).

Police were called just before 1pm following the incident, which happened in a wooded area behind Ivy Close and Honeysuckle Close, Badger Farm.

Since then, officers have been carrying out a search and making enquiries in the area, and you will continue to see a police presence.

The woman is being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Inspector Emma Crute said: “We want to appeal to anyone who may have been in the woodland behind Ivy Close and Honeysuckle Close, or who has driven in the nearby area, and believes they have seen anyone suspicious.

“The man is believed to have a northern accent and we want anyone who was in this area this morning, through to around 1pm, to cast their mind back or check any dash cam footage you may have.

“You may have important information that could be vital to our investigation. If you saw anything that looked suspicious or out of the ordinary, please contact us.

“Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting the reference 44200268860, or approach any of our officers who are out making enquiries in the area.”

As part of Operation Resilience, Hampshire County Council’s programme to make Hampshire’s roads more resilient to the effects of extreme weather and heavy traffic, this is to advise of upcoming carriageway resurfacing on Andover Road North’s southbound lane and the junction of Wellhouse Lane, Headbourne Worthy. Please find details below:

The Parish Council are pleased to announce that the Parish playgrounds at Bradley Rd, Harestock and Littleton Recreation Ground are now open. The adult gym equipment at Littleton Recreation Ground is open, as is the newly installed Parkour (Free Running) area which has received the approval to open following a ROSPA installation safety check. The Parish Council would like to thank Winchester City Council for contributing the major part of the costs for the Parkour equipment through a Community Infrastructure Levy grant.

Please could users, parents and carers take note of the guidelines for the safe use of the equipment which is available on sign boards at the playground entrances, and near the gym equipment and Parkour facility. The Parish Council asks everyone to maintain appropriate social distancing when using these facilities.