Two under 20 boys have been taken into custody after two girls were allegedly raped in separate Warwickshire parks on Saturday, reports Metro.
Police say the two had been approached just outside a McDonald’s in Queens Road, Nuneaton.
It is understood that between 7pm and 8pm, one of the victims was raped reportedly in Riversley Park while the second victim was reportedly attacked sometime between 7pm and 10pm at Jubilee Park, reports Metro.
One girl aged 14 and and the other 15.
Warwickshire Police confirmed today that two 15-year-old boys – both from Coventry – have been under arrest on suspicion of rape of a girl under 16.
They are still in police custody.
Detective Inspector Paul Sartoris said: ‘These were shocking incidents and were devastating for both victims who are being supported by specially trained officers. A full investigation is underway to establish the circumstances surrounding these incidents, which I recognise will cause great concern in the community,” reports Metro.
He added: “The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in and around Nuneaton town centre while officers continue to conduct their enquiries. I would urge anyone who may have witnessed either incident, seen the girls and/or the two individuals that fit the above descriptions to please get in touch as any information you may have could really help with our investigation,” reports Metro.
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