WATERTOWN, NY. (WWTI) - A 15-year-old has been accused of falsely reporting a sexual assault.

According to the Watertown Police Department, the teen told the authorities that they were sexually assaulted by a juvenile at an outdoor location last month.

Watertown PD added that the teen later admitted to making up the claim to get attention.

The youth was charged with falsely reporting an incident and released to the custody of their mother.

The matter was referred to Family Court according to the press release.

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