Two teenage girls ‘raped near canal over Easter weekend’ with boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of attacks

TWO teenage girls were allegedly raped near a canal over the Easter weekend as a 17-year-old boy has been arrested.

The two teens were on the canal towpath, near Park Street, in Aylesbury between 9.30pm and 10.10pm on Saturday when the attacks allegedly took place.

A 17-year-old boy from Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, was arrested on suspicion of two rapes but has been released on police bail.

Detective Sergeant Thomas Booth said: “This is a concerning incident but I would like to reassure the community that we are carrying out a thorough investigation. Our specialist officers are working to support the victims in connection with this incident.

“Members of the public may see an increased police presence while we continue to investigate and I would advise anyone with concerns to please speak to one of our officers.”

“Also I would ask anyone who has CCTV, a dash-cam or a video doorbell to please check their footage and get in touch if it shows anything that could assist our enquiries.”

Police are urging anyone with any information to come forward.

They call 101 or make a report on the website, quoting reference number 43230154466.

Alternatively, people can provide information completely anonymously to the independent charity, Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or via its website.