West Midlands teen arrested on suspicion of rape

It happened in Bournemouth last year.

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 13th Jun 2022
Last updated 13th Jun 2022

A teenager has been arrested after a 15-year-old girl alleged she was raped in the sea off Bournemouth beach.

Dorset Police said the 18-year-old was detained in the West Midlands on suspicion of rape.

He has been released on police bail as enquiries continue into the incident which took place near the Oceanarium on July 18 last year.

Detective Inspector Wayne Seymour, who is leading the investigation, said:

"We have continued to support the victim and her family throughout this investigation, and they have been updated with this latest development."

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