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Liverpool rape: Boy, 12, and girl, 15 among 11 people arrested | Liverpool rape: Boy, 12, and girl, 15 among 11 people arrested |
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A 12-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl are among 11 people who have been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman at her home in Liverpool. | |
The 43-year-old woman, described by police as vulnerable, was attacked at a flat in Anfield at about 16:20 BST on 24 September. | |
Paramedics called police to report the woman had been sexually assaulted. | Paramedics called police to report the woman had been sexually assaulted. |
Two men aged 18 and 19, eight boys aged between 12 and 16, and the girl have been released on bail. | |
Merseyside Police said they were investigating whether any other people were involved. | Merseyside Police said they were investigating whether any other people were involved. |
Det Supt Tim Keelan, said: "The victim has been distressed by her ordeal and is being supported by specialist officers. | Det Supt Tim Keelan, said: "The victim has been distressed by her ordeal and is being supported by specialist officers. |
"This was an appalling attack on a woman in her own home and we would urge anyone who has information, which could help us bring those responsible to justice, to come forward." | "This was an appalling attack on a woman in her own home and we would urge anyone who has information, which could help us bring those responsible to justice, to come forward." |
The group, which included three boys aged 13 and three aged 15, are believed to be known to one another and are from the same area of Liverpool. | |
She no longer lives at the address, police said. | She no longer lives at the address, police said. |