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Teen held on suspicion of raping girl near beach

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Police were called to reports of a rape in Queens Promenade on Saturday night

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl on a promenade near Blackpool.

Lancashire Police said the incident was reported in Queens Promenade, Bispham at about 20:00 BST on Saturday.

The force said the girl was being supported by specially trained officers and appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.

The boy from Fleetwood has been detained on suspicion of rape and remains in custody.

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