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Police investigate rape of 16-year-old girl in Milton Keynes park

Thames Valley Police are investigating the rape of a 16-year-old girl at Broughton Brook, Milton Keynes, on Saturday 10 October, and are appealing for witnesses.

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Right · 2Thames Valley Police said on Wednesday 14 October that a 16-year-old girl was raped in a park at Broughton Brook, Milton Keynes. Right · 2The attack happened between 9.40pm and 10.45pm on Saturday 10 October, after the girl was approached by a group of three males. Right · 2Police described the group as one white male and two black males, and said one of them attacked her.

Right · 2The suspect was described as black, in his late teens or early 20s, with his hair covered and wearing dark clothing. Right · 2Detective Constable Amy Banks of Milton Keynes CID said the incident would be concerning to the local community and that officers had followed every line of enquiry, had patrolled the area and would keep making enquiries locally. Right · 2The girl is being supported by specialist officers, police said. No arrests were reported in either article.

Right · 2Police asked anyone who was in the Broughton Brook area during those hours and saw anything suspicious to call 101 quoting reference 43260535969, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 08000 555 111.

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Framing
Both outlets relay the Thames Valley Police appeal closely, leading on the rape and the group of three men who approached the girl.
Emphasis
The suspects' ethnic descriptions and the police statement; GB News calls the location a 'popular park'.
Leaves out or plays down
Neither reports an arrest or any further detail on the investigation. The Express gives the date of the attack; GB News says only 'Saturday night'.
Charged language
“popular park”“Police issue statement”
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“Girl, 16, 'raped after being approached by group of three males'” — Daily Express
“Teenage girl raped in popular park after being approached by three men as Police issue statement” — GB News

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