Newark: Five teenagers arrested on suspicion of rape
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Police were called to a park off Wilson Street in Newark
Five teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of rape in Nottinghamshire.
Nottinghamshire Police was called to reports of a serious sexual assault in an alleyway off St Mary's Remembrance Gardens, Newark, at about 19:45 GMT on Thursday.
Detectives said the assault was reported by a girl, who was being supported by the force.
The five boys, aged 14, 14, 15, 16 and 16 remained in custody for questioning while investigations continued.
Det Insp Stuart Barson said: "While these types of incidents are thankfully rare, I appreciate this incident has caused concern in the local community.
"However, I would like to reassure residents that we do believe this was an isolated incident and would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to one of our officers."
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