17-year-old arrested over alleged rape in Oxford park

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 19 Oct, 12:31 · Archive

A 17-year-old boy from Oxford has been arrested on suspicion of rape following alleged attacks on two 14-year-old girls in July.

A 17-year-old boy from Oxford was arrested on Friday 16 October on suspicion of rape following alleged attacks on two 14-year-old girls. The alleged offences occurred between 5.15pm and 6pm on 28 July in Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground, a secluded wooded area in Oxford.

According to Thames Valley Police, the two victims met four unknown males in Florence Park. The victims and two of the males then went to Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground, where one victim was allegedly raped by one of the males. The other victim was allegedly sexually assaulted by another male. Both victims left the park and contacted police.

A boy was initially arrested in connection with the investigation but was released without charge after further enquiries established he was not involved. A 20-year-old man from Oxford was subsequently arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault and was released on police bail with conditions until 14 January 2027. The 17-year-old's arrest marks a further development in the investigation.

How it is being reported

• 17-year-old boy arrested after child 'raped' in Oxford parkA 17-year-old boy has been arrested after two 14-year-old girls were allegedly raped and sexually assaulted in an Oxford park.Oxford Mail · 19 Oct, 12:16
• 17-year-old boy arrested after child 'raped' in Oxford parkA 17-year-old boy has been arrested after two 14-year-old girls were allegedly raped and sexually assaulted in an Oxford park.Oxfordshire Guardian · 19 Oct, 12:16

In this story: Oxford · Thames Valley Police · Florence Park · Cowley Marsh Recreation Ground

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