Boy, 14, arrested after two reports of rape near Surrey library
The first rape happened near Chertsey Bridge in March which police say has now concluded.
A second rape was reported to have happened near Chertsey Library on June 27 at around 7pm.
A 15-year-old girl was with a friend when they were approached by two males, one of whom later assaulted the girl.
Inspector Ian Nash gave an update and said: 'I can advise that a 14-year-old male has been arrested in connection with this on-going enquiry.
'I will continue to put any further appropriate updates here but would ask people to remain mindful of what they post online about this as it is a live case with active legal proceedings underway.'
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