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Teenage Girls Attacked in Exeter as 19-Year-Old Arrested for Rape and Sexual Assault

Police confirm the arrest of a suspect and urge witnesses to come forward after two serious assaults near Digby and Sowton Station on Friday night.

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Overview

  • A 16-year-old girl was raped on Clyst Halt Avenue around 9pm, and a 17-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Digby and Sowton Station and later on a train around 9:30pm.
  • The assaults occurred within a 30-minute window in the area near Digby and Sowton Station in Exeter.
  • A 19-year-old man from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault and remains in police custody.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed they are not seeking additional suspects and are actively investigating the incidents.
  • Both victims are receiving support from specialist officers, and police are appealing for witnesses to assist with the investigation.