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Missing girl, 15, found in Worcester park as boy, 16, arrested over ‘rape’

Missing girl, 15, found in Worcester park as boy, 16, arrested over ‘rape’

West Mercia Police officers found a 15-year-old girl in Battenhall fields in the early hours of this morning following reports she was missing – a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape

Officers located a 15-year-old girl in Battenhall fields

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Officers located a 15-year-old girl in Battenhall fields(Image: GoogleMaps)

Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy following an alleged rape in Worcester during the early hours of this morning.

Officers located a 15-year-old girl in Battenhall fields at around 3.30am following reports that she had gone missing.

West Mercia Police said a 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody while enquiries continue.

“We are committed to carrying out a thorough investigation and ensuring those affected receive the support they need.”

Detective Inspector Ed Jones said: “Our immediate priority has been safeguarding the girl involved and progressing our investigation, which has already led to an arrest.

“We understand this incident may cause concern for local residents. There will continue to be a police presence in the area today while our enquiries continue, and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers.

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