Teenager arrested in connection with rape near river

A 16-year-old male has been arrested after an alleged rape took place near to the River Don in Inverurie.

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A teenager has been arrested in connection with a rape in Aberdeenshire.

Emergency services were called to the incident near to the River Don and St James’s Place in Inverurie at around 6.30pm on Monday.

A 16-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection with the alleged crime.

He has since been released pending further enquiries amid a continuing investigation.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 16-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault that took place near to the River Don and St James’ Place, Inverurie, around 6.30pm on Monday, September 4.

“He has been released pending further enquiries and the investigation is continuing.”

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