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14.03.2024 - 15:31 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Two boys aged 16 have been arrested by detectives investigating a reported rape in a park in Bolton. Greater Manchester Police said officers were 'made aware' on Saturday of reports of a rape in Queen's Park off Chorley New Road in the town.
Both teenagers were subsequently arrested on suspicion of rape, the force said in a statement.
In the statement, GMP said: "On Saturday 8 March, Greater Manchester Police were made aware of a suspected rape at Queens Park, Bolton. Two 16-year-old males have been arrested on suspicion of rape."
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Both remained in custody for questioning today, Thursday. The victim is a female.
Detective Inspector Ruth Atherton, from GMP's Bolton division, said detectives believe the incident was 'targeted' and the victim was being offered specialist support.
She said: "I understand that this will be alarming to our communities, but please be assured that we are following several lines of enquiry and we have dedicated neighbourhood officers and PCSOs out in the local area. Please speak to them if you have any concerns.
"We do believe that this incident was targeted, and we have specialist officers supporting the victim at what is a very difficult time."
No further details have been released.
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