Teen arrested in connection with rape of 14-year-old girl

Police investigating serious sexual assault in the Meadowbank area of Arbroath on Monday night.

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Police are investigating the rape of a 14-year-old girl in Angus.

The alleged attack happened in the Meadowbank area of Arbroath at around 9.40pm on Monday night.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the serious sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in the Meadowbank area of Arbroath, which was reported to police around 9.40pm on Monday, 31 January, 2022.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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