Police hunt teen after girl raped near library

Bob Dale
BBC News, South East
Google The outside of Chertsey Library, showing the sign on the door, with a park bench in front of the building, along with bicycle racks.Google
The 15-year-old girl was with a friend when they were approached by two males

Police are searching for a teenage boy after a 15-year-old girl reported she had been raped close to a library in Surrey.

The attack happened at about 19:00 BST on Friday, in the area around Chertsey library, Surrey Police said.

The girl was with a friend when they were approached by two males, one of whom allegedly assaulted her.

The suspect has been described as in his teens, with blonde slicked back hair, wearing a light coloured jumper, blue jeans and white trainers.

Det Sgt Mihai Kerekes said: "Incidents of this nature are extremely concerning.

"We want to reassure the public that a full investigation is underway to identify the person involved."

Anyone with information is urged to contact the force.

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