Teenager arrested and charged after 16-year-old raped at property

The incident occurred at a property in the east end of Stranraer in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Teenager, 18, due to appear in court in connection with rape of 16-year-old girl at Stranraer propertyGoogle Maps

A teenager has been arrested and charged after a 16-year-old girl was raped at a property in Dumfries and Galloway.

The incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday morning, was initially reported as having occurred at Agnew Park in Stranraer.

However, following extensive enquiries, police said the incident is believed to have happened within a property in the east end of the town.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the incident and is due to appear at Stranraer Sheriff Court on Tuesday.

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