Get you up to speed: Two Teens ‘Sexually Assaulted on Great Yarmouth Beach’, Manhunt Underway
Two teenage girls reported being raped on South Beach Parade in Great Yarmouth, prompting police to arrest one suspect and search for a second.
Chief Inspector Nick Paling confirmed an increased police presence in Great Yarmouth as officers seek further witnesses in connection with the reported rapes.
Police in Great Yarmouth have arrested one man and continue to seek a second suspect linked to the reported rapes of two teenage girls.
What we know so far
Two teenage girls have reported being raped on the seafront in Great Yarmouth. The incident occurred on South Beach Parade in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Police have made one arrest in connection with the alleged sexual assault. A man in his thirties was detained in Northamptonshire on Sunday on suspicion of rape and is being held at King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre.
Officers are actively searching for a second suspect, described as a white man in his thirties or forties with short dark hair and dark facial hair. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with a white stripe on both sleeves.
Chief Inspector Nick Paling stated that specialist officers are supporting the victims and expressed concern for the wider community. Increased police presence in the area has been implemented to provide reassurance, and the public is encouraged to approach officers with any information.
Authorities urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident to report online or call the police on 101.
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Two teenage girls have reported being raped in a popular seafront of Great Yarmouth.
Police have made one arrest in connection with the alleged sex attack but are actively searching for a second man in his 30s or 40s.
Officers were called to South Beach Parade at 12.37am on Saturday following reports of two rapes.
A man aged in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire on Sunday on suspicion of rape and taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.
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Police are searching for a second suspect, who is described as a white man with short dark hair, dark facial hair and aged in his thirties or forties.
He was wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with a white stripe on both sleeves.
Chief Inspector Nick Paling, district commander for Great Yarmouth, said: ‘We recognise how shocking and distressing these incidents are for the victims, their families, and the wider community.
‘Specialist officers have been deployed to support both girls as we work through this investigation.
‘There will be an increased police presence in the area, with officers carrying out reassurance patrols. Please do approach them if you have any concerns or information.’
Officers have asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident or with any relevant information to report online or call police on 101.