Woman raped on UK beach and teen BOYS are among suspects
A WOMAN has been raped on a beach in Folkestone, sparking three arrests.
A woman has been raped on a Folkestone beach
The attack happened on the Sunny Sands beach in the town at about 8pm yesterday.
Police rushed to the scene and launched a helicopter to find the suspects.
They arrested two 16-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man.
Kent Police are investigating the reported rape of a woman on Sunny Sands beach, Folkestone
A spokesman for Kent Police said: “Kent Police are investigating the reported rape of a woman on Sunny Sands beach, Folkestone, at about 8pm on Saturday 15 October 2016.
“An 18-year-old man and two 16-year-old boys have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody.
“The National Police Air Service helicopter was used to help locate one of the suspects.”
Anyone with information can call 01843 222289 quoting reference ZY/37152/16, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.