Police probe into rape of girl, 12, in Sheffield continues

A police probe into the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Sheffield is continuing.
By Claire Lewis
Published 22nd May 2019, 06:47 BST
Updated 22nd May 2019, 14:31 BST
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The youngster was attacked in Richmond Heights Woods, Richmond, in the early hours of Sunday.

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South Yorkshire Police said the rape was reported to the force just before 3.35am that morning and the attack had taken place around an hour before.

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Police officers are continuing to investigate the rape of a 12-year-old girl in SheffieldPolice officers are continuing to investigate the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Sheffield
Police officers are continuing to investigate the rape of a 12-year-old girl in Sheffield

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Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area in the early hours of Sunday is urged to contact South Yorkshire Police.

Call on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111, quoting incident number 164 of May 19.