A 16 year old male juvenile resident in GIbraltar has been arrested on suspicion of Rape.
The arrest follows an extensive investigation by RGP detectives during the course of this past weekend, after uniformed patrol officers received a report from the victim during the early hours of Saturday 31st August 2024 in the area of the city-centre.
Once initial victim safeguarding measures had been completed, the investigation was taken over by detectives from the Crime & Protective Services Division, supported by Crime Scene Investigators. Enquiries over the course of the weekend culminated with the arrest yesterday afternoon.
The investigation is ongoing.