Police Search for Second Suspect After Two Teenage Girls Report Rapes in Great Yarmouth
Norfolk Constabulary officers responded to reports of two rapes on South Beach Parade early Saturday. A man in his thirties was arrested the next day in Northamptonshire and remains in custody.
rnz.co.nzPolice have launched a manhunt after two teenage girls were reported to have been raped in Great Yarmouth. Officers were called to South Beach Parade at 12.37am on Saturday following reports of two rapes. Norfolk Constabulary attended the scene and put a cordon in place while they investigated, which has now been lifted.
A man aged in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire on Sunday on suspicion of rape and taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains. Police are searching for a second suspect, who is described as a white man with short dark hair, dark facial hair and aged in his thirties or forties.
He was wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with a white stripe on both sleeves.
Nick Paling, district commander for Great Yarmouth, said: “We recognise how shocking and distressing these incidents are for the victims, their families, and the wider community. ” “There will be an increased police presence in the area, with officers carrying out reassurance patrols.
” Officers have asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident or with any relevant information to report online, call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously quoting crime reference 36/34665/26. Rape Crisis offers support for those affected by rape and sexual abuse.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- Saturday 12:37am
Officers responded to reports of two rapes on South Beach Parade.
1 source@Independent - Sunday
A man in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire on suspicion of rape.
1 source@Independent
Potential Impact
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Increased police patrols are underway in the Great Yarmouth area.
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Rape Crisis services are available for affected individuals.
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