Four boys arrested after reports of a serious sexual assault against a teenage girl in Newark
It happened on Saturday evening
Four boys have been arrested on suspicion of rape.
A teenage girl has reported to police that she was attacked on Yorke Drive playing fields in Newark.
Two boys aged 15 and one aged 16 were arrested on suspicion of rape on Monday and have been released on bail with strict conditions.
A fourth boy also aged 16 was arrested on Tuesday and remains in custody.
A Detective said a thorough investigation is being carried out and that the teenage girl and her family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Inspector Dan Evans, who is investigating the incident, said:
“Officers are investigating reports of a serious sexual assault on a teenage girl in Newark.
“The teenager and her family are being supported by specially trained officers.
“Our investigation is moving at pace, and I hope we can offer the public some reassurance that four boys have been arrested as we establish what has happened.
“A number of people have come forward to help us with our inquiries and I would like to thank them for their assistance.
“Anyone who has any information, especially those in the Yorke Drive area at the time are being urged to get in touch.”
Neighbourhood Inspector Charlotte Ellam added:
“This incident is understandably going to cause a great deal of alarm and distress in the Newark community. I want to reassure the public we are doing everything we can to establish what happened.
“The public can expect to see increased patrols in the area and anyone who has any concerns then please do speak to one of our officers.”