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Girl, 15, 'raped in Bradford park' in broad daylight as police close off area

Girl, 15, 'raped in Bradford park' in broad daylight as police close off area
Daily Mirror Thursday 06 August 2026, 17:56 UTC By [email protected] (Rucsandra Moldoveanu) 1 min read
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Girl, 15, 'raped in Bradford park' in broad daylight as police close off area A police cordon is in place at Pitt Hill park in Holme Wood, Bradford, with officers arresting two teenagers Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl in a city park in broad daylight. Officers were called to Pitt Hill park in Holme Wood, Bradford at 6pm last night.

Girl, 15, 'raped in Bradford park' in broad daylight as police close off area A police cordon is in place at Pitt Hill park in Holme Wood, Bradford, with officers arresting two teenagers Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of raping a 15-year-old girl in a city park in broad daylight. Officers were called to Pitt Hill park in Holme Wood, Bradford at 6pm last night. Two boys, aged 16 and 17, have been arrested on suspicion of rape and remain in custody. The area where the alleged incident took place has been cordoned off. An investigation remains ongoing and anyone who might be holding information about the incident is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police. The girl is being supported by specially trained officers as officers continued their inquiries A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Detectives are investigating after a report of a rape on Pitt Hill park in Holme Wood. A 15 year old girl reported being raped at around 6pm yesterday (August 5). "Two teenage boys, aged 16 and 17 years old, have been arrested on suspicion of rape and remain in police custody. Enquiries are ongoing by Bradford District Safeguarding Team."
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