Two 14-year-old boys have been charged with the kidnap and rape of a girl of the same age in a New Forest park.
The incident is alleged to have taken place at Fordingbridge recreation ground on the evening of 17 January.
A Hampshire constabulary spokesperson said one of the two boys, who are both from Fordingbridge, had been charged with rape, threats to kill, possession of a knife in a public place and kidnap/falsely imprison a person with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.
The second boy had been charged with rape, threats to kill and kidnap.
Both defendants have been sent to appear at Southampton youth court.
A third boy, aged 13 from Romsey, has been released on conditional bail pending further police inquiries.
The force spokesperson said: “Police were called at 10.41pm on Friday January 17, however the incident is suspected to have occurred earlier in the evening. The girl continues to be supported by specialist officers.”
Source: theguardian.com
