Police issue update on double rape investigation in Blackpool alleyway off Deansgate
Both victims are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detectives are continuing to investigate an incident where two women were allegedly raped in an alleyway in Blackpool.
The incident, involving two different victims, allegedly happened in the early hours of Saturday morning in an alleyway running between Edward Street and Topping Street, off Deansgate.
Detectives and forensic officers were seen looking for evidence in a cordoned off area over the weekend after the incident at 2.36am.
A Lancashire Police spokesman today told The Gazette no arrests had been made and investigations were still ongoing.
A spokesperson for Lancashire Police said: “We were called at 2.36am on Saturday July 25 to a report of rape in Blackpool.
“It was reported that two girls, both in their late teens, had been raped by a man in an alleyway off Deansgate, the alleyway running between Edward Street and Topping Street.
“An investigation has been launched by detectives.
“Our enquiries are at an early stage, and both girls are being supported by our officers.”
Police detectives cordoned off the scene with tape.
If you were in the area at the time or have information which can help police, call 101 – quoting log 0195 of 25th July.