Norfolk Police Seek Second Suspect in Great Yarmouth Sexual Assault Case
Norfolk Police are searching for a second man after two teenage girls were allegedly raped on South Beach Parade in Great Yarmouth early on May 16. A man in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire the following day and remains in custody.
bbc.co.ukNorfolk Police launched an investigation after two teenage girls reported being raped on South Beach Parade in Great Yarmouth shortly after midnight on May 16. Officers established a cordon at the scene while detectives began initial inquiries. The cordon has since been removed.
A man in his thirties was detained in Northamptonshire on Sunday on suspicion of rape and taken to King's Lynn Police Investigation Centre, where he remains in custody. Investigators believe a second individual was involved in the alleged attacks. Norfolk Constabulary continues efforts to identify and locate this suspect.
The second suspect is described as a white male believed to be in his thirties or forties, with short dark hair and dark facial hair. He was reportedly wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with white stripes on both sleeves.
" "Specialist officers have been deployed to support both girls as we work through this investigation.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- May 16, shortly after midnight
Two teenage girls reported being raped on South Beach Parade in Great Yarmouth.
1 sourceGB News - May 16
Norfolk Police established a cordon and began initial inquiries.
1 sourceGB News - May 17
A man in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire on suspicion of rape.
1 sourceGB News
Potential Impact
- 01
Police continue to search for the second suspect described in the investigation.
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Specialist officers are providing support to the two victims.
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