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Man Arrested as Police Hunt Second Suspect in Reported Rapes of Two Teen Girls in Great Yarmouth

Police increase patrols to reassure residents.

Overview

  • Norfolk Police say two teenage girls reported being raped on South Beach Parade in Great Yarmouth shortly after 12.30am Saturday, and the scene cordon has been lifted.
  • A man in his 30s was arrested Sunday in Northamptonshire on suspicion of rape and is being questioned at King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre.
  • Detectives are searching for a second suspect described as white with short dark hair and dark facial hair, aged in his 30s or 40s, wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with white stripes on the sleeves.
  • Specialist officers are supporting both girls, and police have increased visible reassurance patrols in the area.
  • Officers urged witnesses to report information online or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 36/34665/26, with anonymous tips to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.