Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of rape in Nottinghamshire

Four teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of rape in Nottinghamshire.

Police said a teenage girl reported a “serious sexual assault” at the playgrounds on Yorke Drive, Newark, between 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on May 25.

Two boys aged 15 and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on Monday and have been released on bail under strict conditions. Nottinghamshire » said the police.

A fourth boy, aged 16, was arrested on Tuesday and remains in custody, police added.

Inspector Dan Evans said: “Officers are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Newark.

“The teenager and her family are being looked after by specially trained agents.

“Our investigation is progressing at pace and I hope we can reassure the public that four boys have been arrested as we establish what happened.

“A number of people have come forward to help us with our investigations and I would like to thank them for their assistance,” he added.

“Anyone with information, particularly those in the Yorke Drive area at the time, is urged to contact us.”

Neighborhood inspector Charlotte Ellam said: “This incident will understandably cause a lot of concern and distress in the Newark community. I want to reassure the public that we are doing everything we can to establish what happened.

“The public can expect to see an increase in patrols in the area and anyone with any concerns is asked to speak to one of our officers.”