Two men have been arrested after a woman was raped at a residential property over the the weekend.
Two properties in Sherford have been cordoned off by police as part of the ongoing investigation.
Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to reports of a rape of a woman in the early hours of Sunday morning (26 April).
The victim and suspects are believed to have first come into contact in the North Hill area of the city before travelling to Sherford where the incident occurred.
A 31-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both residing in Plymouth, have been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Both of the men remain in police custody at the time of reporting. Detective Inspector Katy Deer said:
“Our priority has been ensuring that the victim received immediate and specialist support from our officers while carrying out extensive enquiries into the incident.
“Our enquiries have resulted in the apprehension of two men, who have been arrested in connection with the incident.
“A 31-year-old man and a 19-year-old man, both residing in Plymouth, have been arrested on suspicion of rape and are in police custody.
“We remain fully committed to protecting women and girls across our communities and ask that the public continue to support us – if you have any information that could help with the investigation, please come forward.
“Anyone who may have information and has not yet spoken to police is asked to contact us via 101 quoting 50260104281.”
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