A Home Office forensic scientist has been brought in as part of the investigation into the rape on Friday of a 14-year-old girl on parkland in the Hillary Close and Crossways Avenue area. House to house inquiries have led several potential witnesses to contact police.

Swindon police spokeswoman Alvina Kumar said: "All the information is currently being analysed and prioritised. I would like to reiterate our appeal for anyone else who may have information, no matter how small, to contact us.

Their contribution may help us to trace the suspect who we believe to be a local man." Anyone who can help should call Swindon 528111.