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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.
May 18, 11:04 AM·1m read1 source
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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 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.
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