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A 13-year-old boy is among four male adolescents arrested on suspicion of raping a 21-year-old woman in darkened Sheffield Park during the lockdown.
- Four 13, 14, 15 and 16 year old boys arrested after a 21 year old woman was allegedly raped
- It is said that she was attacked at High Hazels Park in Darnall, Sheffield.
- South Yorkshire Police say the incident occurred on November 23 at approximately 6 p.m.
- Officers carried out two warrants before arresting the children in custody
Four children as young as 13 were arrested today after a 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped in a park after dark.
The children, ages 13, 14, 15 and 16, were arrested nine days after the woman was said to have been attacked at High Hazels Park in Sheffield.
South Yorkshire Police launched an investigation after receiving reports of the incident in the Darnall area of the city on November 23 at approximately 6pm.
The 21-year-old woman was allegedly raped at High Hazels Park in Sheffield (file image)
Officers carried out two warrants before arresting the children, who are now in custody, and have stepped up local patrols in the area.
A police spokesman said today: “Four people have been arrested following reports of a rape in Darnall, Sheffield, last week.
At around 6 p.m. that night, it was reported that a 21-year-old woman was raped by a group of four men in High Hazels Park.
“Today officers executed two arrest warrants in the Darnall area as part of their investigations.
“Four boys ages 13, 14, 15 and 16 were arrested on suspicion of rape and remain in custody at this time.”
Speaking last week, Detective Inspector Ben Wood said: “I understand that the news of this incident is likely to cause distress and concern in the local community.”
