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Liverpool park sex assault: Boy arrested over attack on two girls

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The 15-year-old victims were taken to hospital

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after two schoolgirls were found in a "distressed state" in a park.

Merseyside Police said the 15-year-old girls were found in Score Lane Gardens in Childwall, Liverpool at 18:10 BST on Sunday.

Both girls were taken to hospital, the force said.

Detectives have launched an investigation and a cordon remains in place at the scene.

Police said "forensic, CCTV and witness inquiries are ongoing" and appealed for anyone with information to contact officers.

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