Schoolgirl, 15, ‘raped' outside library in horror attack after being ‘approached by two males' as cops hunt teenage boy
A 15-YEAR-OLD girl was raped after being approached by two males near a library.
Cops have launched a manhunt and are appealing for witnesses following the harrowing incident in Surrey on Friday evening.
The victim was with a friend when the two males, one of whom later assaulted the girl.
The incident occurred around 7pm around Chertsey Library.
A Surrey Police statement said: "We are appealing for witnesses after we received a report of a rape that occurred in the area around Chertsey Library on the evening of Friday, 27 June at approximately 7pm.
"A 15-year-old girl was with a friend when they were approached by two males, one of whom later assaulted the girl.
"The suspect is described as in his teens, with slicked back blonde hair. He was wearing a white jumper, blue jeans and white trainers."
Detective Sergeant Mihai Kerekes said: "Incidents of this nature are extremely concerning, and we want to reassure the public that a full investigation is underway to identify the person involved.
"Should you have any information that can assist us in identifying the suspect, please contact us quoting PR/45250077899."
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