North Yorkshire: Youth arrested in connection with Whitby sex attack investigation

September 21, 2012, 2:23 pm

Detectives have today – Friday 21 September 2012 – arrested a teenage boy in connection with a serious sexual assault on a girl in Whitby.

It was reported to North Yorkshire Police on the evening of Wednesday 12 September 2012. A team of officers have been working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Following detailed inquiries and the resulting arrest, officers are satisfied that no other person was involved in the incident.

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The teenage boy remains in police custody for questioning.

Residents in Whitby are again thanked for their support and we hope they are reassured by the progress of the investigation.