Boy held in UK for alleged rape of three girls

A teenager is being questioned by police in Manchester today after three young girls were allegedly raped while playing in a …

A teenager is being questioned by police in Manchester today after three young girls were allegedly raped while playing in a park.

The victims, two aged eight and one aged seven, had been playing on swings with a 10-year-old girl when they were reportedly approached by a boy (14).

He took the children to a secluded area of the park where he allegedly raped the three young children and sexually molested the fourth child.

The attack took place between 8pm and 9pm last night in Mandley Park, close to Leicester Road, Salford, Greater Manchester.

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The young victims were being examined by doctors at St Mary's Hospital today or being interviewed by specially trained officers. The area around the attack was cordoned off while forensic officers searched for clues.

PA