Three teenage boys have been charged with rape following an incident in Rochdale last year

Friday, 21 March 2025 16:45

By David Murphy

Following a reported incident on Saturday 10 February 2024 in Newbold, Rochdale, three boys of secondary school age have now been charged.

Three teenage boys have been charged with rape of a female under 16 following an incident on Saturday 10 February 2024.
They are next due to appear at Manchester Youth Court on 24^th March 2025.

Each of the boys, aged 13, 14, and 15, have been charged with one count of rape of a female under 16. Additionally, they have all been jointly charged with two further counts of rape of a female under 16.

They are next due to appear at Manchester Youth Court on 24^th March 2025.

A fourth boy arrested in connection with the incident has been released without charge.

The victim will continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Superintendent Phil Key said: "This investigation has seen extensive and thorough work reviewing all available evidence in this case. We are now in a position to charge three boys following the incident last year.

“We continue to provide support to the victim and her wellbeing has been a priority for us over the last 12 months.

"I would remind the public not to speculate on names of those they believe to be involved, as those under 18 have a legal right to anonymity and in speculating over names, this poses a risk to justice, and criminal proceedings can and may be brought against those naming."