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Two 14-year-old boys charged with raping girl in New Forest park

22 January 2025, 04:09 | Updated: 22 January 2025, 05:25

Two teenage boys have been charged with rape, in Hampshire.

The incident is alleged to have taken place at Fordingbridge recreation ground on the evening of 17 January.

Hampshire Police said that both boys, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were from Fordingbridge and aged 14.

One, police said, had been charged with rape, threats to kill, possession of a knife in a public place and kidnap/falsely imprisoning a person with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.

The second has been charged with rape, threats to kill and kidnap.

A third boy, aged 13 from Romsey, was released on conditional bail pending further police inquiries.

Both defendants have been sent to appear at Southampton Youth Court.

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A force spokesperson said: "Police were called at 10.41pm on Friday January 17, however the incident is suspected to have occurred earlier in the evening.

"The girl continues to be supported by specialist officers."