Police have issued an update following a report that a woman might have been attacked in Sanders Park.
Officers investigating reports of a rape in Bromsgrove are satisfied that there is no wider risk to the public after speaking to the woman involved and carrying out extensive enquiries.
West Mercia Police said a report was received on Sunday (July 28) that a woman might have been subject to an attack in Sanders Park.
A cordon was put in place at the park on Sunday and there was an increased police presence in the area following the report.
The woman has since been spoken to by experienced specialist detectives and has confirmed the alleged offence did not take place.
Extensive enquiries have also been carried out including viewing CCTV footage which has tracked the woman's movements and negated concerns that she might have been a victim of an attack.
It is believed the report had been made in good faith.
Detective Inspector Colin Berry, of North Worcestershire CID, said: "We would always encourage anyone who thinks they may have been a victim of a rape or sexual assault to come forward as we will always take your report seriously and thoroughly investigate to ensure offenders are apprehended.
"In this instance, the report was made in good faith, and we would like to thank the public for their support with this matter and want to reassure people there remains no wider risk to the public from this incident.
"Thankfully, in this instance, our enquiries have concluded and we would like to make it clear there is no suggestion the person initially thought to have been attacked has done anything wrong either.
"We would rather people report concerns to us and work with us so we can understand the circumstances."
You can report sexual offences and rape by visiting the West Mercia Police website at www.westmercia.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/v1/rape-sexual-assault-other-sexual-offences/
Always call 999 in an emergency.
Alternatively, if you do not feel comfortable contacting police directly, information can be shared anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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