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Police seize suspect’s VW Golf, arrest Wellington rapist

5/25/2026

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Police captured the suspect, a man in his 20s, 150 miles from Wellington in Sussex overnight.
The suspect is linked to the assault and rape of a woman in Wellington, Somerset on 22 May.
Detective Inspector Wendy Fellowes thanked the public after officers seized the suspect’s white Volkswagen Golf.
The victim received hospital treatment, was discharged and now receives support from specialist officers.

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Story summary

Police captured the suspect, a man in his 20s, 150 miles from Wellington in Sussex overnight.
The suspect is linked to the assault and rape of a woman in Wellington, Somerset on 22 May.
Detective Inspector Wendy Fellowes thanked the public after officers seized the suspect’s white Volkswagen Golf.
The victim received hospital treatment, was discharged and now receives support from specialist officers.