Rape investigation over girl, 13, ends

Police are no longer investigating the reported rape of a 13-year-old girl.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary previously said it received a report a girl was raped in Totton on 14 March.

It confirmed no further action would be taken following "a full review of the evidence".

Officers had conducted inquiries at a park in Testwood Lane.

In a statement, the force said it was not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

It was the second reported rape of a teenage girl in the area this month, after a 15-year-old girl was reportedly attacked in Beaumont Road on 1 March.

Police said inquiries into the Beaumont Road incident were ongoing.

Det Insp Claire Shawley added: "I know the community have been extremely concerned after two reports of a rape happening in the town were received in the space of two weeks.

"We have been working hard to conduct a full and thorough investigation of each, in order to understand the circumstances and identify any offenders."

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