A BOY has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl at a popular nature reserve.
Cops have launched an urgent appeal for information after the alleged attack at Ronkswood Hill Meadows Local Nature Reserve in Worcester.
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The incident occurred on Friday evening at Ronkswood Hill Meadows Local Nature Reserve
West Mercia Police are now investigating the incident involving a teen girl and the 14-year-old suspect at around 8pm on Friday evening.
The boy remains in police custody while officers comb the beauty spot in the historical city.
Specially trained officers and family members are supporting the young girl.
The force urged anyone who may have been in the area between 7pm and 10pm on March 18 to get in touch.
A significant police presence will also remain in the area as investigations continue.
Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Mark Wilson said: "Anyone visiting the nature reserve today will see a police presence in the area as part of our investigation.
"We will also be there to provide reassurance as we understand that this may cause some concern to local residents and people visiting the area.
"An investigation has been launched and as part of this, we are eager to hear from anyone who was in the area, perhaps walking their dog or exercising, yesterday evening between 7 pm and 10 pm.
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"If you feel you have any information that could help our enquiries please either use the form on our website https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ or give us a call on 101, quoting incident number 36i of March 19."
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