Third boy charged with raping girl in Fordingbridge
Hampshire Police say it's reported to have happened on Friday 17 January at the town's Recreation Ground
Officers investigating the reported rape of a 14-year-old girl, on land adjacent to Fordingbridge Recreation Ground, have now charged a third boy in connection with the incident.
A 13-year-old boy from Romsey has been charged with rape. He has been released on conditional bail, to appear at Southampton Youth Court on Monday 2 June.
A 14-year-old boy from Fordingbridge had already been charged with rape, threats to kill, possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place and kidnap / falsely imprison a person with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.
A second 14-year-old boy from Fordingbridge had also already been charged with rape, threats to kill and kidnap. Both will face trial at Southampton Crown Court, beginning on Monday 11 August.
Police were called on the evening of Friday 17 January.
The three boys cannot be named for legal reasons.