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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Dominic Harris

Teenager in court over rape and kidnap of boy in London park

A teenager will appear in court over the rape and kidnap of a boy in a London park.

The 13-year-old was arrested on Wednesday following the rape of a young boy in Roe Green Park in Brent, north west London, the day before.

He was remanded into secure accommodation after appearing at Willesden Magistrates' Court on Friday charged with one count of rape of a male under 13, one count of causing or inciting a child under 13 into sexual activity and one count of kidnap.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Hammersmith Magistrates' Court on Tuesday.

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