A man has been arrested after an alleged rape at V Festival 2015.
Police report that a 21-year-old man has been arrested at the event at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, after a woman in her forties was reportedly raped on the outskirts of the site on Friday night (21 August, 2015).
"A 21-year-old man is in custody following an allegation of rape in Hylands Park, Chelmsford," says an Essex police spokeswoman.
"Police were contacted shortly before 1.30am on Sunday August 23 with reports that a woman in her forties had been raped on the outskirts of the site."
They added: "Officers attended and arrested a suspect on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody being questioned by detectives. Inquiries are ongoing."
Police also report that around 41 people have been arrested on site for a variety of other offences.
Meanwhile, the weekend at V has also seen performances from the likes of Kasabian, Chvrches, Hozier and Sam Smith.