Four teenagers arrested on suspicion of rape, police say

Four teenagers were arrested on suspicion of rape after police received a report of a “serious sexual assault” in Newark.

A teenage girl reported to police that she had been attacked at Yorke Drive playing fields between 5.30pm and 7pm on May 25, Nottinghamshire Police said.

Two boys aged 15 and a 16-year-old boy were arrested Monday and were released on bail under strict conditions, law enforcement said.

He adds that a fourth boy, aged 16, was arrested on Tuesday and remains in police custody.

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 requests and I would like to thank them for their help.

“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 concerns is asked to speak to one of our officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting incident number 282 of May 26, 2024 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.