Boy, 11, denies raping youngster

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An 11-year-old Wearside boy has been charged with raping a boy.

The youth from Houghton-le-Spring, near Sunderland, is accused of attacking the boy on 8 June.

Police have not revealed the location of the alleged assault or the age of the complainant, but have confirmed he is under 13.

The accused, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with rape on 9 June and is due to appear before Houghton magistrates on Thursday.