Girl (15) raped in woods

A TEENAGE girl was raped in woodland this morning.

Police said the attack happened in a wooded area off Rother View Road at around 8.30am today (Monday).

Det Insp John Fitzgibbons said: “The girl is currently with her family and specially-trained officers who are providing support.

“Additional police patrols have been provided throughout the day and will continue into the evening and the coming days to provide a high visibility police presence and to reassure the local community.”

He added: “The investigation is in the very early stages and officers are conducting various enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident.

“I would urge anyone who may have been in the area between 8am and 9am this morning to please come forward.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 216 of November 14.