Six teenage boys arrested after girl, 15, is raped in a field
Six teenage boys have been arrested after a ‘vulnerable’ 15-year-old girl was raped in a ‘horrific attack’.
The girl was attacked in Chichester, West Sussex, close to the Roman wall and stream by the A286 Avenue De Chartres between 7pm and 8.30pm on March 19.
Specialist officers have been supporting the young girl after she reported the rape to the police.
The six teenage boys, four 16-year-olds and two 15-year-olds, have been arrested on suspicion of rape.
They have been released on bail pending further investigations until the end of June.
Detective Constable Gemma Mulloy said: ‘This was a horrific attack on a vulnerable victim and we recognise the concern this will cause in the community.
‘We swiftly arrested six suspects – some of whom are known to the victim – in connection with the incident, and we are now appealing for anyone with any information to please come forward, as we seek to establish the exact circumstances.
‘Were you in the area around that time and did you witness any suspicious activity? Did you capture anything on camera, or have you seen any relevant footage circulating online?
‘Contact us online or via 101, quoting crime reference 47250052298.’
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