Two 14-Year-Olds Charged with Kidnapping, Rape in Hampshire

Two 14-year-old boys from Fordingbridge have been charged with the kidnap and rape of a 14-year-old girl at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground in Hampshire. One boy faces multiple charges including rape, threats to kill, possession of a knife, and kidnap with intent to commit a sexual offense, while the second boy is charged with rape, threats to kill, and kidnap. The police were alerted shortly after 10:40 PM on Friday, January 17, although the alleged assault is believed to have occurred earlier that evening. A third boy, aged 13 and from Romsey, was arrested but has since been released on conditional police bail. The victim is receiving support from specialist officers as the investigation continues. Both charged boys are set to appear at Southampton Youth Court shortly.