02 Jan 2026
Posted at 12:29
in St Albans
Two men have been arrested by detectives from Herts police’s Sexual Offences Investigation Team in connection with a rape.
The men, both aged 19 and from Bovingdon, were arrested in the early hours of January 1 following an incident on New Year’s Eve at Sopwell House Hotel in Cottonmill Lane.
Both men were released on police bail with strict conditions while enquiries continue.
The victim is now being supported by specialist officers.
The hotel has been approached for comment.
