Police are investigating studies of a rape close to a Morrison’s grocery store in Rochdale. Four boys, the youngest aged 12, have been arrested.
Today an space of land close to Newbold Metrolink station in Rochdale has been cordoned off as an investigation into the incident continues.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed officers had been known as at 6pm on Saturday night time to studies of a rape within the space. A spokesman for the pressure mentioned the sufferer was being supported.
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Four suspect, boys aged 12, 12, 14 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of rape and stay in police custody.
Greater Manchester Police mentioned in a press release to the Manchester Evening News: “At round 6pm on Saturday 10 February 2024, officers had been known as to studies of a rape in Newbold, Rochdale.
“Four boys aged 12, 13, 14, 14 have been arrested on suspicion of rape and stay in police custody. The sufferer is at the moment being supported by specialist officers.”
The pressure has been requested to make clear the age and intercourse of the alleged sufferer. Follow dwell updates of the incident under.
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RECAP: Four boys aged 12 to 14 arrested on suspicion of rape
People have been reacting with shock to the studies that 4 young boys have been arrested by police on suspicion of rape, after an incident in Rochdale on Saturday night, round 6pm.
Police stay on the scene of the place the suspected crime took place, a Morrison’s automotive park in Rochdale. A blue tent and cordon have been put up on the scene, which is close to the Newbold tram cease.
It has been confirmed by Greater Manchester Police that the sufferer of the alleged rape is a feminine little one. Investigations into the stunning suspected rape are ongoing.
A police spokesperson mentioned: “If you or somebody you recognize has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you to not endure in silence and report it to the police, or a assist company so you will get the assistance and assist available.”
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Reaction of shock on our Facebook web page
This afternoon’s occasions have shocked individuals in Rochdale and past.
On our Facebook web page, Sharon Cooper Speed wrote: “This is horrible, the poor sufferer and their household. Hope they get simply what they deserve and the household get all the assistance they want. Sad occasions.”
Liza Aldis posted: “This is totally horrific, the behaviour of some children may be very worrying.”
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“We had been so shocked.”
John Hogkinson, 80, who additionally lives immediately subsequent to the crime scene, mentioned: “The police came but we didn’t hear anything.
“We were shocked because it’s so quiet around here. I’ve lived here for 17 years and I’ve never heard of anything like this. It’s awful.”
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“It makes my pores and skin crawl.”
Lynn Davies, who lives by the cordon, instructed the M.E.N: “I knew something had happened. The police came last night knocking on to ask if we had seen anything.
“It makes my skin crawl. It’s bad enough when it’s an adult, but children?”
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Pictures of the police tent within the automotive park
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Morrisons declines to remark
The Manchester Evening News approached Morrisons however the grocery store has declined to remark.
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A police forensic tent on the scene
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Police are sustaining a presence on the scene
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Police affirm the alleged sufferer is a baby
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police has clarified that the alleged sufferer is a feminine little one.
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Pictures from the scene
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Help is available for victims of intercourse crimes, says the pressure
The GMP assertion mentioned assist was available for victims of intercourse crimes.
It mentioned: “Saint Mary’s Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester gives a complete and co-ordinated response to males, girls and youngsters who dwell or have been sexually assaulted inside Greater Manchester. They provide forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional assist in addition to a counselling service for all ages. Services are available on a 24-hour foundation and will be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.
““Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential info, assist and counselling service run by girls for girls over 18 who’ve been raped or sexually abused at any time of their lives. Call on 0161 273 4500 or electronic mail [email protected]
“Survivors Manchester gives specialist trauma knowledgeable assist to boys and males in Greater Manchester who’ve skilled sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation. Call 0161 236 2182.”
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Witnesses urged to return ahead
GMP mentioned of their assertion: “A scene stays in place as officers proceed their investigation.
“If you or somebody you recognize has been raped or sexually assaulted, we encourage you to not endure in silence and report it to the police, or a assist company so you will get the assistance and assist available.”
