Portsmouth rape: Four teenagers bailed following attack in Turner Road
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The woman said she was approached by two men as she walked along Lake Road and then attacked on Turner Road just before 1am.
Two 18-year-old men, two 17-year-old boys, and a 16-year-old boy, were arrested on suspicion of rape on Sunday afternoon, with police receiving an extension to keep the teenagers in custody for further questioning.
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Hide AdOne of the 17-year-old boys was bailed on Wednesday, while the rest saw another extension to their questioning in custody, before they were granted conditional bail yesterday.
They have all been bailed until 18 October pending further enquiries.
A sixth person – a third 17-year-old-boy – was arrested on suspicion of rape on Monday and questioned by police before being released without charge on Wednesday.
He remains under investigation.
A spokeswoman from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘The victim is continuing to receive support from specialist officers.
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Hide Ad‘We remain keen to speak with anyone who may have information which could assist our enquiries.
‘If you saw anyone acting suspiciously around the area of Lake Road and Turner Road early on Sunday morning, or if you have dash cam or CCTV footage from the area, then please contact us.
‘You will continue to see uniformed officers patrolling the area.
‘If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak with them.’
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Hide AdAnyone with information is encouraged to call 101, quoting the reference number 44200364429.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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