Police investigating an alleged rape by 4 boys in a Morrisons automotive park have now mentioned there are two suspected victims.
Officers had been referred to as to the Newbold space of Rochdale on 10 February and 4 boys – aged between 12 and 14 – had been arrested.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) initially mentioned there was one suspected rape sufferer.
However, in an replace, it mentioned two women are believed to have been attacked and that it was now a rape and sexual assault investigation.
The boys had been in custody till the early hours of Wednesday earlier than being launched on bail.
GMP mentioned the 2 women had been safeguarded and that additional officers had been within the Newbold space to reassure the general public.
Detective Superintendent Phil Key mentioned: “The four suspects arrested at the weekend have been bailed with strict conditions.
“We are persevering with to liaise with the CPS to make sure the investigation progresses in the direction of a prosecution.
“I can assure the victims and our communities that securing justice is our priority.
“As to not influence the potential for justice on this case, I’d proceed to ask the general public to chorus from speculating on social media in regards to the names of the victims and suspects concerned. By regulation, they’re all entitled to anonymity.”
Source: information.sky.com”