Two teenage girls ‘raped on Great Yarmouth beach’ sparking manhunt for suspect
A section of Great Yarmouth beach was cordoned off by police (Picture: Getty Images)
Two teenage girls have reported being raped in a popular seafront of Great Yarmouth.
Police have made one arrest in connection with the alleged sex attack but are actively searching for a second man in his 30s or 40s.
Officers were called to South Beach Parade at 12.37am on Saturday following reports of two rapes.
A man aged in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire on Sunday on suspicion of rape and taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.
Two women report being raped on South Beach Parade early hours of Saturday (Picture: Getty Images)
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Police are searching for a second suspect, who is described as a white man with short dark hair, dark facial hair and aged in his thirties or forties.
He was wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with a white stripe on both sleeves.
Chief Inspector Nick Paling, district commander for Great Yarmouth, said: ‘We recognise how shocking and distressing these incidents are for the victims, their families, and the wider community.
‘Specialist officers have been deployed to support both girls as we work through this investigation.
‘There will be an increased police presence in the area, with officers carrying out reassurance patrols. Please do approach them if you have any concerns or information.’
Officers have asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident or with any relevant information to report online or call police on 101.
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