Overview

• Officers were called at 7:58pm on 20 September to reports of a rape at public toilets on Queens Promenade in Blackpool.
• A 16-year-old boy from Fleetwood was arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in custody.
• The area on Queens Promenade has been cordoned off as enquiries continue.
• The 16-year-old girl is receiving support from specially trained officers.
• Lancashire Police have assigned a dedicated team to the case and ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting log 1204 of 20 September 2025.