Two men arrested after teenager ‘raped’ in churchyard | The Sun

TWO men have been arrested after a teenager was allegedly raped in a churchyard.

Cops have launched an urgent investigation after a 19-year-old woman reported the early morning assault in in the St Michaels Churchyard, Cornwall.

The reported attack took place between 2am and 3am on July 9.

Police confirmed two men – both in their 30s – were arrested on suspicion of rape on Thursday morning and remain in custody.

A couple are assisting officers having come to the aid of the victim during the attack.

Cops urged anyone with information or video footage to come forward.

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Inspector Christopher Donald said: “We continue to investigate the serious sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman that is reported to have taken place in St Michaels Churchyard, Helston between 2-3am on Sunday, July 9.

"We issued an appeal seeking witnesses and specifically a couple who came to the aid of the victim during the attack; this couple have made themselves known to police and we thank them for their help in this matter.

“In the early hours of this morning we arrested two men, both in their 30’s from Mullion and Helston areas of Cornwall, on suspicion of rape. They both remain in police custody.

“We continue to appeal for CCTV, doorbell, dash or helmet cam footage that could assist us with our enquiries.

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"If you have yet to have spoken with an officer and have any information that could assist, please contact us immediately on 101 quoting case reference number 50230190710."

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