Teenage girl, 16, raped in Milton Keynes park by one of three males

A 16-year-old girl was raped in Broughton Brook, Milton Keynes, after being approached by a group of three males on Saturday evening. Thames Valley Police are appealing for witnesses and information.

Rape investigation launched after attack on girl in Milton Keynes park

Thames Valley Police have opened a rape investigation after a 16-year-old girl was attacked in Broughton Brook, Milton Keynes, the force announced on Wednesday, the Daily Express reports.

The incident occurred between 9.40pm and 10.45pm on Saturday, 10 October. According to police, the girl was approached by a group of three males in the park before one of them sexually assaulted her.

Detectives described the group as comprising one white male and two black males. The suspect responsible for the attack is described as a black male in his late teens or early 20s, with his hair covered and dressed in dark clothing.

The victim is currently being supported by specialist officers while investigators continue to carry out enquiries in the local area.

Detective Constable Amy Banks, of Milton Keynes' Criminal Investigation Department, said: "I appreciate that this incident will be concerning to the local community and want to assure you that we have been following every line of enquiry available."

"Officers have been on patrol in the area and will continue to carry out enquiries locally. We are in contact with the girl involved and she is being supported by specialist officers."

DC Banks urged members of the public to come forward: "I urge anyone with information to please phone 101 or report it online. If you see patrolling officers please do feel free to come and speak to them with any questions, information or concerns you may have."

Police are specifically asking anyone who was in the Broughton Brook area between 9.40pm and 10.45pm on Saturday evening, and who witnessed anything suspicious or saw anyone matching the description, to contact them.

Anyone with information can call Thames Valley Police on 101, quoting reference 43260535969, or report via the force's website. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crimestoppers on 08000 555 111.

Source: Daily Express