Boy, 11, arrested on suspicion of raping seven-year-old boy while playing outside in Dorset
The young victim is now being supported by specially-trained officers as police investigate
AN 11-YEAR-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of raping a seven year old boy while he was playing outside.
The alleged attack took place near the victim's home in Wool, Dorset, on Monday evening.
The boy returned home in a 'subdued' state with his clothing in disarray.
He was questioned by his parents and told them he had been raped.
The mother said her 'normally lively' son had been badly traumatised and was now quiet and withdrawn, according to the.
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A Dorset Police spokesperson said: "Dorset Police is currently investigating a report of a rape in Wool.
"It was reported that the incident occurred on Monday, May 14, at an outside location.
"The victim – a seven-year-old boy – is being supported by specially-trained officers.
"An 11-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of rape and has been released under investigation to allow officers to establish the full circumstances around the incident."