The incident is alleged to have occurred at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground. Picture: Google

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Two boys charged with raping girl, 14, in Fordingbridge park

Tait ap EllisJanuary 21, 20250 Comment0

TWO teenage boys have been charged with raping a 14-year-old girl in a Fordingbridge park.

The charges come in connection with allegations of a serious sexual assault on a girl at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground being reported at around 10.41pm on January 17.

A 14-year-old boy from Fordingbridge has been charged with rape, threats to kill, possession of a knife blade/sharp pointed article in a public place and kidnap/falsely imprison a person with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.

A second 14-year-old boy, also from Fordingbridge, has been charged with rape, threats to kill and kidnap.

The pair, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Southampton Youth Court today (January 21).

A third boy, a 13-year-old from Romsey, who was also arrested in connection with the incident, has since been released on conditional police bail, pending further enquiries.

“The girl continues to be supported by specialist officers,” a Hampshire Police spokesperson added.