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| Police investigating two reported rapes at a university halls of residence say the latest attack involved up to three men the victim had met earlier. | Police investigating two reported rapes at a university halls of residence say the latest attack involved up to three men the victim had met earlier. |
| The second woman, 20, was raped at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, on the same day and in the same halls of residence as the first, who is 18. | The second woman, 20, was raped at the University of Glamorgan, Pontypridd, on the same day and in the same halls of residence as the first, who is 18. |
| 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 university said security measures had been brought in including patrols and lockable windows bolts at halls. | The university said security measures had been brought in including patrols and lockable windows bolts at halls. |
| The first student 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 on Saturday, 26 September. | The first student 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 on Saturday, 26 September. |
| 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 this attack is described as about 6ft, of solid appearance, and was wearing gloves and a dark-coloured hooded top. | The suspect in this attack is described as about 6ft, of solid appearance, and was wearing gloves and a dark-coloured hooded top. |
| We have no reason to believe at this stage the investigation is linked to the original incident, but we are keeping an open mind Supt Tony Smith, South Wales Police | We have no reason to believe at this stage the investigation is linked to the original incident, but we are keeping an open mind Supt Tony Smith, South Wales Police |
| The second incident was reported to officers on patrol at the university in the Treforest area on Monday, 5 October, by the victim and happened in the early hours of 26 September in a bedroom at Glamorgan Court. | The second incident was reported to officers on patrol at the university in the Treforest area on Monday, 5 October, by the victim and happened in the early hours of 26 September in a bedroom at Glamorgan Court. |
| Supt Tony Smith of South Wales Police said descriptions in relation to the second incident had not been released "because we have positive lines of inquiry and are hoping to be able to trace those people quite soon". | Supt Tony Smith of South Wales Police said descriptions in relation to the second incident had not been released "because we have positive lines of inquiry and are hoping to be able to trace those people quite soon". |
| "On the same night as the original incident, another rape took place involving two or three men at her room on the campus," said Supt Smith. | "On the same night as the original incident, another rape took place involving two or three men at her room on the campus," said Supt Smith. |
| "They weren't previously known to the victim, but she had met them earlier in the evening. | "They weren't previously known to the victim, but she had met them earlier in the evening. |
| "Without going into the circumstances, more than two men were present and the inquiry is into how many were involved in the offence. | "Without going into the circumstances, more than two men were present and the inquiry is into how many were involved in the offence. |
| "We are treating it very seriously. We have no reason to believe at this stage the investigation is linked to the original incident, but we are keeping an open mind. | "We are treating it very seriously. We have no reason to believe at this stage the investigation is linked to the original incident, but we are keeping an open mind. |
| "The descriptions don't tie in at this stage." | "The descriptions don't tie in at this stage." |
| Supt Smith said some 60 officers were working full-time on the investigation and more than 100 statements had already been taken from people living on campus. | Supt Smith said some 60 officers were working full-time on the investigation and more than 100 statements had already been taken from people living on campus. |
| Since the first incident was reported there has been a 24-hour police presence at the university's campus and the university has also upped its security arrangements. | Since the first incident was reported there has been a 24-hour police presence at the university's campus and the university has also upped 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. |
| 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. |
| "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. |