Boy, 15, arrested on suspicion of rape

A male police officer wearing a hat and black coat stood in front of blue and white police tape. The officer is also holding a purple notebook in his left hand. The tape is surrounding a brown building on Catherine Street in Exeter.
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Police have cordoned off part of Catherine Street, Exeter

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A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape in Exeter, police have said.

Officers have cordoned off part of Catherine Street following the report in the early hours of Thursday.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the boy has been released on bail until 27 December.

It added the victim was being supported by specially trained officers.

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