Boy, 14, is arrested after 14-year-old girl was ‘dragged into bushes and raped as she walked through park in broad daylight’
- Victim was attacked while walking near Westleigh Park in Wigan on Thursday
- A 14-year-old boy is currently being questioned in police custody
- Superintendent Mark Kenny has asked anyone with information to come forward
A teenage boy has been arrested after a 14-year-old girl was dragged into bushes in a park in Wigan and raped.
The victim was targeted as she walked on open land to the south of Westleigh Park in Leigh on Thursday afternoon.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday and is currently being questioned in custody.
The victim was targeted as she walked on open land to the south of Westleigh Park (general view of entrance, pictured above) in Leigh, Wigan, Greater Manchester on Thursday afternoon
Police have said that incident took place between 4pm and 5.30pm when the girl was approached by a male and pulled into bushes.
Superintendent Mark Kenny, of Greater Manchester Police has encouraged anyone with information to come forward.
‘This has been a fast-paced investigation and as a result of our enquiries we have now made an arrest,’ he said.
‘While people in the area will continue to see an increased police presence this evening and over the coming days, I would like to stress that we don’t consider there to be any wider threat to the public following this attack.
‘At this stage of our investigations we are not seeking anyone further in connection with this incident.
‘However I’d like to encourage anyone with information to still get in touch if you have not done so already.
Superintendent Mark Kenny, of Greater Manchester Police has encouraged anyone with information to come forward (pictured an image of the park)
‘I would also like to thank those members of the public who have already come forward with information.
‘Our thoughts remain with the girl and her family as she continues to receive specialist care.’
Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 7251 quoting incident 1033 of 23/04/21. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.