Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of rape in Exeter city centre

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A police cordon was put in place along Catherine Street but has since been removed. Credit: BPM Media

A 15-year-old boy remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of rape.

Devon and Cornwall Police say they were called to a report of a rape in Exeter city centre in the early hours of Thursday 26 September.

A police cordon was put in place along Catherine Street, close to Drakes Coffee House, but has since been removed.

A police spokesperson said: "A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody at this time.

"The victim is being support by specially trained officers as enquiries continue."