Billericay sex assault: Teen arrested over attack on boy

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Police believe the victim, 15, was followed from Billericay High Street into the Mill Meadows nature reserve

A teenager has been arrested in connection with a sexual assault on a boy at a nature reserve.

The 16-year-old has been questioned over an attack on a teenager at Mill Meadows, Billericay, on 20 July.

Police believe the victim, 15, was followed from Billericay High Street into the Mill Meadows area at about 21:00 BST.

His attacker demanded money before carrying out a sexual assault, police said.