Four schoolboys, aged 12 to 14, arrested for 'rape' in Morrisons car park, accused of sexually assaulting SECOND girl
FOUR schoolboys arrested after an alleged rape have been accused of sexually assaulting a second girl.
The horror is said to have unfolded in one Rochdale Morrisons parking space on weekends.
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The boys, aged between 12 and 14, were arrested on Sunday following a bust “Female child” was allegedly attacked.
Police said today they are now investigating a second attack on a schoolgirl from the same evening.
Greater Manchester Police said officers drove to the Newbold supermarket parking lot on Saturday around 6 p.m.
Police quickly cordoned off the area, with a blue tent visible in the cordon in the hours that followed.
The following day, four boys, a 12 and 13 year old and two 14 year olds, were taken into custody – where they remained until this morning.
Police said this evening that the boys have been released on bail, while the two victims are being “taken to safety”.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Key said; “As with all sexual crime investigations, victims remain our priority and we have dedicated specialist resources available to support them and their families as the investigation progresses.
“We understand that an incident of this nature will undoubtedly cause concern among the community.
“This is why we continue to have an increased visible presence in the area for reassurance, working with key partner agencies, as well as additional resources from our Specialist Operations Department patrolling local areas. transport nodes and networks.
'I would encourage anyone who has concerns to speak to them.
“The four suspects arrested this weekend have been released on bail under strict conditions. We continue to liaise with the CPS to ensure the investigation moves towards prosecution. I can assure victims and our communities that securing justice is our priority.
“In order not to affect the possibility of justice in this case, I would continue to ask the public not to speculate on social media about the names of the victims and suspects involved. By means of lawthey are all entitled to anonymity.”
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