Two men arrested after girl, 15, raped

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Two men have been arrested following the rape of a 15-year-old girl in Wigan.

Police were called to a premises on Old Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield at around 3.45pm on Monday (January 17).

It came following reports a 15-year-old girl had been attacked there.

Two men, both in their 30s, have since been arrested on suspicion of rape.

They remain in police custody for questioning, a spokesman for GMP said.

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In a statement, the force said: “At around 3.45pm on Monday 17 January 2022, we received a report that a teenage girl had been raped at a premises on Old Road, Ashton in Makerfield.

“Officers attended and an investigation is underway.

“Two men in their 30s have been arrested on suspicion of rape. They remain in police custody for questioning.”

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 7182 or 7094 quoting 1741 17/01/22 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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