A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault after assaults on two teenage ladies that came about inside round half-hour of one another.
The assaults occurred within the space of the Digby and Sowton Train Station in Exeter, Devon, on Friday night. Devon and Cornwall Police stated a 16-year-old woman was raped on Clyst Halt Avenue at round 9pm. Approximately half an hour later, a 17-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on the prepare platform, earlier than being additional assaulted whereas on a prepare travelling into Exeter St David’s. The drive stated the 19-year-old man stays in police custody and are interesting for data.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Pebworth stated: “We believe that there were lots of people in the area of Digby and Sowton last night and we are urging anyone with information which may assist us to please get in touch.
“A number of scene guards will be in place today as we continue our investigation and there is an increased high visibility presence.”
Both victims are being supported by specialist officers.
“At this time, we’re not looking for anybody else in relation to those incidents,” DCI Pebworth stated.
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