16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of rape is released on bail

A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on bail.
By Louise Cooper
Published 22nd May 2019, 15:28 BST
The incident is alleged to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday morningThe incident is alleged to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning
The incident is alleged to have occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning

The arrest came after a 12-year-old girl told police she was raped in the Richmond area of Sheffield.

The incident was reported to police just before 3.35am on Sunday and is said to have occurred in the nearby Richmond Heights Woods at around 2.30am.

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“If you have any concerns about what happened please do speak to your local neighbourhood officer.

“The girl and her family continue to receive support from specialist officers.

“If you any information, please get in touch on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 164 of 19 May 2019.”