Police Arrest One Man, Search for Second After Reported Rapes in Great Yarmouth
Norfolk Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of rape and are searching for a second suspect after two teenage girls were reported raped in Great Yarmouth. Officers responded to South Beach Parade at 00:37 BST on Saturday.
rnz.co.nzNorfolk Police arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of rape and are searching for a second suspect after two teenage girls were reported raped in Great Yarmouth. Officers were called to South Beach Parade at 00:37 BST on Saturday. A man was arrested in Northamptonshire on Sunday. A second suspect remains at large.
Police described the second suspect as white, in his 30s or 40s, 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. A police cordon at the scene has been removed. The force has increased patrols in the area and stated that reassurance patrols will continue.
Paling said specialist officers have been deployed to support the two girls. He added that police recognize the incidents are shocking and distressing for the victims, their families, and the wider community. Norfolk Police urged anyone with information to contact the force.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Saturday 00:37 BST
Police received reports of two teenage girls raped at South Beach Parade.
1 sourceBBC News - Sunday
A man in his 30s was arrested in Northamptonshire on suspicion of rape.
1 sourceBBC News - Ongoing
Police continue to search for a second suspect described as white, in his 30s or 40s.
1 sourceBBC News
Potential Impact
- 01
Police have increased patrols and reassurance patrols in Great Yarmouth.
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Specialist officers are supporting the two reported victims and their families.
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