Two boys aged 16 and 14 charged with rape, suffocation and false imprisonment
The suspects, aged 16 and 14, were also charged with actual bodily harm and suffocation following the incident in Princes Avenue on 3 July.
The 16-year-old has also been charged with sexual assault and harassment, Humberside Police said.
The pair, who cannot be named for legal reasons due to their age, have been remanded into custody and are due to appear at Hull Magistrates' Court this morning.
During the investigation a 17-year-old was arrested and has since been released without charge.
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