31/07/2013
Police Appeal For Information After Rape Of 12-Year-Old Girl
A 12-year-old girl has been raped in east London in a "brutal" attack, police have said.
It is understood that the girl was engaged in conversation by three teenagers before being lead to Hibbert Road, near Theydon Street, Walthamstow, described by police as "secluded".
Two of the teens then attacked and raped the 12-year-old victim.
Police are now looking for the three teenagers and have appealed to the public for witnesses.
The first suspect told the girl he was 17 and called Mo. He is described as very thin and mixed race, wearing a diamond stud in his left ear.
Suspect two, who is thought to be 19-years-old, is said to be black and very tall, with partly shaven hair. He was wearing black trousers and a red and blue top.
A third male is understood to have not taken part in the rape and told the girl his name was Miles.
Police have asked anyone with information about the attack to contact the sexual offences, exploitation and child abuse command on 0208 217 7408 or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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It is understood that the girl was engaged in conversation by three teenagers before being lead to Hibbert Road, near Theydon Street, Walthamstow, described by police as "secluded".
Two of the teens then attacked and raped the 12-year-old victim.
Police are now looking for the three teenagers and have appealed to the public for witnesses.
The first suspect told the girl he was 17 and called Mo. He is described as very thin and mixed race, wearing a diamond stud in his left ear.
Suspect two, who is thought to be 19-years-old, is said to be black and very tall, with partly shaven hair. He was wearing black trousers and a red and blue top.
A third male is understood to have not taken part in the rape and told the girl his name was Miles.
Police have asked anyone with information about the attack to contact the sexual offences, exploitation and child abuse command on 0208 217 7408 or if you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(MH/CD)
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