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| More security measures have been brought in after a second reported rape at a university, in the same halls of residence and on the same day. | More security measures have been brought in after a second reported rape at a university, in the same halls of residence and on the same day. |
| New patrols and lockable window bolts at halls are among measures at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd. | New patrols and lockable window bolts at halls are among measures at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd. |
| The first rape was of an 18-year-old student and the second, of a 20-year-old, was also on 26 September at the Glamorgan Court halls of residence. | The first rape was of an 18-year-old student and the second, of a 20-year-old, was also on 26 September at the Glamorgan Court halls of residence. |
| Police say there is no evidence they were carried out by the same attacker. | Police say there is no evidence they were carried out by the same attacker. |
| The second incident was reported to officers on patrol at the university in the Treforest area on Monday, 5 October and was in the early hours of 26 September. | The second incident was reported to officers on patrol at the university in the Treforest area on Monday, 5 October and was in the early hours of 26 September. |
| The woman said she had been raped by two men. | The woman said she had been raped by two men. |
| She was raped by a man carrying a small knife after she was woken while sleeping in a friend's room at the halls of residence. | She was raped by a man carrying a small knife after she was woken while sleeping in a friend's room at the halls of residence. |
| South Wales Police said there was "no evidence at this stage to suggest the same person is responsible". | South Wales Police said there was "no evidence at this stage to suggest the same person is responsible". |
| Supt Tony Smith said the second victim was being interviewed by specially-trained officers. | Supt Tony Smith said the second victim was being interviewed by specially-trained officers. |
| "The rape happened in a bedroom at the Glamorgan Court halls of residence and therefore we are seeking any witnesses who may have heard or seen anything suspicious, or saw two or three men with a 20-year-old female in this area," he said. | "The rape happened in a bedroom at the Glamorgan Court halls of residence and therefore we are seeking any witnesses who may have heard or seen anything suspicious, or saw two or three men with a 20-year-old female in this area," he said. |
| "Since the initial incident was reported to us... there has been a 24-hour police presence at the university's campus, which will continue, as well as the campus's own security staff," said Supt Smith. | |
| I would like to reassure the students and the local community that we have a dedicated team of officers fully committed to these investigations Supt Tony Smith, South Wales Police | |
| "I would like to reassure the students and the local community that we have a dedicated team of officers fully committed to these investigations." | "I would like to reassure the students and the local community that we have a dedicated team of officers fully committed to these investigations." |
| Police have been studying CCTV footage in the investigation into the first rape at Glamorgan Court, which happened some time after 0230 BST on 26 September, which was a Saturday. | |
| The suspect is described as around 6ft, of solid appearance, and was wearing gloves and a dark-coloured hooded top. | The suspect is described as around 6ft, of solid appearance, and was wearing gloves and a dark-coloured hooded top. |
| 'Kitchen visits' | 'Kitchen visits' |
| The university said measures to ensure students felt supported had been implemented, it said, including daily "kitchen visits" to all students in halls to offer informal support and advice. | The university said measures to ensure students felt supported had been implemented, it said, including daily "kitchen visits" to all students in halls to offer informal support and advice. |
| University accommodation staff are patrolling all halls of residence and window safety catches are being replaced with lockable bolts where appropriate so that students cannot leave windows open unattended. | University accommodation staff are patrolling all halls of residence and window safety catches are being replaced with lockable bolts where appropriate so that students cannot leave windows open unattended. |
| Automatic entry doors into halls have been disabled so that students cannot "buzz" anyone into halls without manually checking their identity first. | Automatic entry doors into halls have been disabled so that students cannot "buzz" anyone into halls without manually checking their identity first. |
| The university's vice-chancellor, professor David Halton, and senior representatives of the students' union on campus held meetings with students living in the Treforest halls of residence on Tuesday evening to update them on the situation. | The university's vice-chancellor, professor David Halton, and senior representatives of the students' union on campus held meetings with students living in the Treforest halls of residence on Tuesday evening to update them on the situation. |
| Prof Halton said the safety and welfare of staff and students was the priority. | Prof Halton said the safety and welfare of staff and students was the priority. |
| "We have increased our campus security presence and have a dedicated counselling service available," he said. | "We have increased our campus security presence and have a dedicated counselling service available," he said. |
| "I would urge any member of our community who has any information to come forward to assist South Wales Police with their inquiries. | |
| "Staff and students should also follow personal safety advice and guidance provided by the university and the students' union." | "Staff and students should also follow personal safety advice and guidance provided by the university and the students' union." |
| Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Mountain Ash police station on 01443 743 678 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. | Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room at Mountain Ash police station on 01443 743 678 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. |
| The university has set up a dedicated helpline (01443 654 660) for parents and students requiring advice or information. | The university has set up a dedicated helpline (01443 654 660) for parents and students requiring advice or information. |