Teenage boy arrested on suspicion of rape after report of sexual assault in Berkhamsted

The teenage victim is receiving support from the force's Sexual Offence Investigation Team

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape after an incident in Berkhamsted on Friday night.

Police are investigating after a report of a sexual assault in Butts Meadow.

The incident is alleged to have taken place between 11pm and midnight on Friday, September 10.

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A spokesperson for Hertfordshire Police said: "The victim, a teenage female, is receiving support from specialist officers in the force’s Sexual Offence Investigation Team."

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape and has been bailed while enquiries continue.

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