Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was raped in Chichester.
The incident occurred in a field in the vicinity of the Roman wall and stream, close to the A286 Avenue De Chartres, between approximately 7pm to 9.30pm on Wednesday 19th March.
Following the attack, the 15-year-old victim was able to seek assistance from members of the public and report it to police.
Enquiries led to the arrest of six boys from the Chichester area – four aged 16 and two aged 15 – on suspicion of rape.
They have all been released on conditional bail until the end of June, pending further investigation.
Detective Constable Gemma Mulloy said: “This was a horrific attack on a vulnerable victim and we recognise the concern this will cause in the community.
“We swiftly arrested six suspects – some of whom are known to the victim – in connection with the incident, and we are now appealing for anyone with any information to please come forward, as we seek to establish the exact circumstances.
“Were you in the area around that time and did you witness any suspicious activity? Did you capture anything on camera, or have you seen any relevant footage circulating online?
“Contact us online or via 101, quoting crime reference 47250052298.”
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