29/08/2013

Five Arrested Over Rape Of Teenager In Greater Manchester

Five men have been arrested in police raids in connection with allegations of the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Greater Manchester.

Police raided address in Bolton and Farnworth arresting the men on suspicion of rape and conspiracy to rape.

It is alleged that the teenager was raped by several men between July 2011 and September 2012.

A police spokesperson described the investigation as "difficult and complex" as the men are thought to not use their own names but a series of nicknames .

The five men were subsequently released on police bail until 15 January.

(MH)

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