Six boys arrested after girl, 15, raped

Six teenage boys have been arrested after a "vulnerable" 15-year-old girl was raped in West Sussex, police have said.

The attack is alleged to have taken place in a field near the Roman wall and stream, close to the A286 Avenue De Chartres, in Chichester, between 19:00 and 21:30 BST on 19 March.

Sussex Police said four boys aged 16 and two boys aged 15, all from the Chichester area, were arrested on suspicion of rape and have been released on conditional bail.

The force is appealing for anyone who witnessed the attack to come forward.

Det Cons Gemma Mulloy said the 15-year-old girl sought help from members of the public before making a report to police.

She said: "This was a horrific attack on a vulnerable victim and we recognise the concern this will cause in the community.

"We are now appealing for anyone with any information to please come forward, as we seek to establish the exact circumstances."

All six boys have been released on conditional bail until the end of June while investigations continue.

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