Rape arrests over St Albans churchyard assault

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St Peter's Church, St AlbansImage source, Geograph/Andrew Abbott
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Police responded to reports that a 17-year-old girl had been attacked in the grounds of St Peter's Church in St Albans city centre

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a teenager was assaulted in a churchyard.

The suspects aged 39 and 37 were detained after reports that a 17-year-old girl had been attacked in the grounds of St Peter's Church in St Albans city centre at about 03:00 BST on Saturday.

An area was cordoned off while the scene was investigated.

The men have been bailed until 29 June while investigations continue.

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