Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of rape in Bedworth
It's after a teenage girl was raped at the weekend
Last updated 21st Mar 2022
A 14-year-old boy's been arrested on suspicion of rape following a serious sexual assault in Bedworth at the weekend.
A teenage girl was sitting with a group on the grass at the bottom of Walter Scott Road where it meets Coalpit Fields Road between 6.45pm and 7.15pm when they were approached by another group.
A boy from the group is then reported to have taken the girl away from the group before sexually assaulting her.
The girl is being supported by specially trained officers while patrols have also been increased in the area.
This morning, a 14-year-old boy from Hinckley, Leicestershire has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in police custody at this time.
Detective Inspector Collette O'Keefe from Warwickshire Police said: “We understand this incident is likely to cause concern among the local community but we would like to reassure them a full and thorough investigation has begun.
“We are carrying out extensive enquiries and pursuing a number of lines of enquiry as part of our ongoing work.
“Specially trained officers are providing support to the victim at this time and we have cordoned off an area at the bottom of Walter Scott Road where it meets the junction of Coalpit Fields Road as we conduct initial enquiries.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days while we look to establish exactly what happened.
“We would encourage anyone who was in the area between 6.45pm and 7.15pm on Saturday, who witnessed the incident or can help with our ongoing enquiries to get in touch.
“Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be important so please contact us if you think you may be able to assist.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident, saw anyone acting suspiciously or was in the area at the time should call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting incident 415 of 19 March.