This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/wales/8294158.stm

The article has changed 25 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 22 Version 23
Second uni rape claim withdrawn Second uni rape claim withdrawn
(9 minutes later)
South Wales Police are no longer looking into a second reported rape at a university halls of residence.South Wales Police are no longer looking into a second reported rape at a university halls of residence.
The complaint by a 20-year-old woman has been withdrawn and officers have halted the investigation.The complaint by a 20-year-old woman has been withdrawn and officers have halted the investigation.
Police began the second inquiry at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, after it was reported following the rape of an 18-year-old student.Police began the second inquiry at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, after it was reported following the rape of an 18-year-old student.
Inquiries are continuing into the rape of the 18-year-old, which happened early on Saturday, 26 September.Inquiries are continuing into the rape of the 18-year-old, which happened early on Saturday, 26 September.
The 18-year-old was attacked by a man carrying a small knife after she was woken while sleeping in a friend's room at Glamorgan Court halls of residence.The 18-year-old was attacked by a man carrying a small knife after she was woken while sleeping in a friend's room at Glamorgan Court halls of residence.
An officer has been assigned as a point of contact for the woman and is offering her support for unrelated matters South Wales Police statement on the 20-year-old woman
The attack happened some time after 0230 BST and police have been studying CCTV footage as part of their investigation.The attack happened some time after 0230 BST and police have been studying CCTV footage as part of their investigation.
The suspect in the attack on the 18-year-old is described as about 6ft, of solid appearance, and was wearing gloves and a dark-coloured hooded top.The suspect in the attack on the 18-year-old is described as about 6ft, of solid appearance, and was wearing gloves and a dark-coloured hooded top.
The second incident was reported by the 20-year-old to officers on patrol at the university in the Treforest area on Monday, 5 October. She reported that it also happened early on 26 September in a bedroom at Glamorgan Court.The second incident was reported by the 20-year-old to officers on patrol at the university in the Treforest area on Monday, 5 October. She reported that it also happened early on 26 September in a bedroom at Glamorgan Court.
However, in a statement, police said in relation to the second report that "following inquiries we are no longer looking for suspects and the complaint has been withdrawn".However, in a statement, police said in relation to the second report that "following inquiries we are no longer looking for suspects and the complaint has been withdrawn".
Security measures
They said: "Police are no longer investigating this incident.They said: "Police are no longer investigating this incident.
"An officer has been assigned as a point of contact for the woman and is offering her support for unrelated matters.""An officer has been assigned as a point of contact for the woman and is offering her support for unrelated matters."
The university has brought in extra security measures, including patrols and lockable windows bolts at halls.The university has brought in extra security measures, including patrols and lockable windows bolts at halls.
There has been a 24-hour police presence at the university's campus and the university has also increased its security arrangements.There has been a 24-hour police presence at the university's campus and the university has also increased its security arrangements.
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.
Before it emerged that police were no longer investigation the second report, the university's vice-chancellor, Professor David Halton, and senior representatives of the students' union on campus held meetings with students living in the halls of residence on Tuesday evening to update them on the situation.Before it emerged that police were no longer investigation the second report, the university's vice-chancellor, Professor David Halton, and senior representatives of the students' union on campus held meetings with students living in the 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.
"I would urge any member of our community who has any information to come forward to assist South Wales Police with their inquiries," 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," he said.
"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.