Two people have been arrested on suspicion of raping a 17-year-old girl in a city park.

Police said the girl was attacked in Worcester's Cripplegate Park at around 2am on Sunday, August 10.

A 15-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of rape following the incident.

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Both remained in police custody yesterday.

Police said the girl was helped by two members of the public.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said last night: "Two people have been arrested following a rape in Worcester overnight.

"The incident occurred in Cripplegate Park at around 2am this morning, August 10.

"Following extensive enquiries today, a 15-year-old boy and a 31-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of rape.

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