3 teenage boys had been charged with rape of a woman beneath the age of 16.
The incident took place on 10 February final yr in Newbold, Rochdale, Higher Manchester Police stated.
The drive stated each and every of the lads, elderly 13,14 and 15, had been charged with one depend of rape of a feminine beneath 16.
Moreover, they’ve all been collectively charged with two additional counts of rape of a feminine beneath 16.
The lads, who can’t be named for felony causes, are because of seem at Manchester Adolescence Courtroom on Monday.
A fourth boy who used to be arrested in reference to the case has been launched at no cost.
The sufferer is continuous to be supported by way of specially-trained officials greater than a yr after the assault.
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Detective Superintendent Phil Key stated: “This investigation has noticed in depth and thorough paintings reviewing all to be had proof on this case. We at the moment are able to price 3 boys following the incident final yr.
“We proceed to offer strengthen to the sufferer and her wellbeing has been a concern for us over the past 365 days.
“I might remind the general public to not speculate on names of the ones they imagine to be concerned, as the ones beneath 18 have a felony proper to anonymity and in speculating over names, this poses a possibility to justice, and prison complaints can and is also introduced in opposition to the ones naming.”
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