Sheffield rape: Everything we know after two boys charged and another boy, 14, arrested

After two boys were charged yesterday in connection with the rape of a woman in a Sheffield park, here is everything known so far:
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- An investigation was launched on Tuesday, November 24 after a woman reported being raped the night before.

- The 21-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted as she walked through High Hazels Park, Darnall, at around 6pm.

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- South Yorkshire Police said four males were involved in the incident and the force made four arrests on Wednesday, December 2.

High Hazels Park, Darnall.High Hazels Park, Darnall.
High Hazels Park, Darnall.

- Four boys, aged 13, 14, 15 and 16, were quizzed over the incident.

- They were arrested after police officers searched two homes in Darnall that morning.

- The 16 year-old boy was charged with rape yesterday and the 14 year-old boy was charged with attempted sexual assault.

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- On Friday, another 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of joint enterprise rape

- The 13 and 15 year-old boys have been released on police bail as enquiries into the incident continue.

- The boys charged over the incident cannot be named for legal reasons.

- The two boys charged were due in court on Friday.

- Police patrols were stepped up in Darnall in the wake of the rape in a bid to reassure local residents of their safety.

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- South Yorkshire Police and local councillors – Mazher Iqbal, Mary Lea and Zahira Naz – urged anyone with information about the rape to come forward.

- The sex attack is being treated as an isolated incident.

- Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting incident 814 of November 24.

- Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555111.