Teenage girl hospitalized after assault in east London park

A teenage boy has been arrested following a violent sexual assault reported by a woman in her late teens at Cottons Park, Romford, on Sunday evening. The victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and support, while the 18-year-old suspect, believed to know the victim, remains in police custody. A cordon has been established at the park for further investigations, with increased police patrols in the area to reassure the public. The London Ambulance Service responded promptly, arriving shortly after the incident was reported.

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