Major police investigation launched after alleged rape of two teens in Blackpool alleyway
“An investigation has been launched by detectives.”
The incidents happened in the early hours of Saturday morning in an alleyway running between Edward Street and Topping Street, off Deansgate.
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.
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“Our enquiries are at an early stage, and both girls are being supported by our officers.”
Police detectives cordened off the scene with tape.
If you were in the area at the time or have information which can help us, please contact 101 – quoting log 0195 of 25th July.