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BBC News
20-05-2025
- BBC News
Two 14-year-old boys held over rape of girl, 12, in Dorchester
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of raping a 12-year-old girl in a field next to a Police said the incident, near Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, was reported at 19:45 BST on Sunday.A cordon remains in place while officers examine the two boys, from Weymouth, have been released on bail while enquiries continue, police said. Dorset Police said it was believed the girl had met the two boys earlier in the Inspector Sam Goom said: "We take reports of sexual offences very seriously and my colleagues have been carrying out extensive enquiries into the incident in recent days while supporting the victim."You will see an enhanced police presence around the playing fields as officers maximise their efforts to recover evidence, please do not be alarmed by this."We recognise that this incident will cause concern within the community and we would like to encourage everyone to please approach the officers if you have any queries or concerns." You can follow BBC Dorset on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Daily Mail
20-05-2025
- Daily Mail
Teenage boys, 14, arrested on suspicion of raping girl, 12, in field outside a secondary school
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of raping of a 12-year-old girl outside a secondary school. Police received a report at around 7.45pm on Sunday that the girl had been raped in a field outside The Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, Dorset. The schoolgirl had met with the two boys earlier in the day before the alleged sex attack, officers said. Detectives and specially trained officers have spoken with the youngster, officials confirmed. Meanwhile, a police cordon remains in place at the scene while searches are carried out. Two 14-year-old boys from the Weymouth are have since been arrested on suspicion of rape and released on bail pending further enquiries. Inspector Sam Goom, of Dorset Police, urged locals not to be 'alarmed' at the heightened police presence in the area. Insp Groom added: 'We take reports of sexual offences very seriously and my colleagues have been carrying out extensive enquiries into the incident in recent days while supporting the victim. 'You will see an enhanced police presence around the playing fields as officers maximise their efforts to recover evidence, please do not be alarmed by this. 'Your local neighbourhood officers will also be in the places and spaces surrounding the investigation. 'We recognise that this incident will cause concern within the community and we would like to encourage everyone to please approach the officers if you have any queries or concerns.'
