Two 14-year-old boys from the New Forest have been charged with rape threats to kill, and kidnapping following a serious sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground on Friday, 17 January
One of the boys, from Fordingbridge, faces multiple charges, including: -Rape – Threats to kill – Possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place Kidnapping/false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence.
The second boy, also from Fordingbridge, has been charged with: – Rape – Threats to kill – Kidnapping.
Both are set to appear at Southampton Youth Court this morning.
Investigation Details Police were called to the incident at 10:41pm on Friday, though it is believed the assault occurred earlier in the evening.
A third boy, a 13-year-old from Romsey, was also arrested in connection with the case but has since been released on conditional police bail pending further inquiries.
Victim Support
The 14-year-old girl is receiving support from specialist officers as investigations continue.
Detectives are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. You can contact Hampshire Police by calling 101 and quoting 44250015164 or report information anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111