Police have launched a manhunt after two teenage girls were reported to have been raped in Great Yarmouth.
Officers were called to South Beach Parade at 12.37am on Saturday following reports of two rapes.
Norfolk Constabulary attended the scene and put a cordon in place while they investigated. It has now been lifted.
A man aged in his thirties was arrested in Northamptonshire on Sunday on suspicion of rape and taken to King’s Lynn Police Investigation Centre for questioning, where he remains.
Police are searching for a second suspect, who is described as a white man with short dark hair, dark facial hair and aged in his thirties or forties. He was wearing blue jeans and a dark green jacket with a white stripe on both sleeves.
Chief Inspector Nick Paling, district commander for Great Yarmouth, said: “We recognise how shocking and distressing these incidents are for the victims, their families, and the wider community. Specialist officers have been deployed to support both girls as we work through this investigation.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area, with officers carrying out reassurance patrols. Please do approach them if you have any concerns or information.”
Officers have asked anyone who may have witnessed the incident or with any relevant information to report online, call police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously quoting crime reference 36/34665/26.
Rape Crisis offers support for those affected by rape and sexual abuse. You can call them on 0808 802 9999 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, and 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland, or visit their website at www.rapecrisis.org.uk. If you are in the US, you can call Rainn on 800-656-HOPE (4673).
