Man arrested on suspicion of raping schoolgirl in Enfield DI Ellershaw said: "This was a horrific and unusual attack of a defenceless school girl making her way home via her usual route, along one of Enfield's busiest shortcuts, at the beginning of Friday afternoon rush-hour. She says the attack happened for some considerable time - possibly in the region of two to three hours. I am appealing to motorists, pedestrians and any one who may have been using the park between 16.45hrs-20.00hrs, who may have seen a man following a girl in school uniform, to contact us. At present an extensive search of the park is underway and local officers are conducting house-to-house enquiries, and we have already been receiving helpful information from members of the public. Given the significant and unaccounted amount of time between the incident and the victim's arrival home, we are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have seen her possibly appearing confused or dishevelled following her ordeal. All calls will be treated in the utmost confidence. Chief Inspector Taylor Wilson, based at Enfield, said: "Over the course of the weekend police have been working using every resource available to support the victim, identify the suspect and provide a police response to increase confidence and provide reassurance to residents. Although this is an isolated and extremely rare incident, we are treating this with the utmost seriousness. A number of specific reassurance measures have been put in place by Enfield Police. With immediate effect, officers have increased patrols at Jubilee Park and other parks within the borough. There will be a high visibility police presence around schools, and we are in close liaison with key partner agencies and to keep our communities, especially parents and pupils, fully informed of any developments. The investigation is being run by a specialised unit from Edmonton Police Station. They are working hard identify the suspect and offer dedicated support to the victim and her family.