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Lancashire Police say they were called at 11.13pm on February 3 reports of a girl being raped. Police have since erected a forensics tent near the bowling green of Astley Park as they continue their investigations.
Officers have said that a 17 year old boy was arrested on suspicion of rape and is currently in custody.Astley park is still open to the public. A police cordon extends to the area close to the bowling green. A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: "We were called at 11.13pm yesterday to a report that a teenage girl had been raped in Astley Park, Chorley.
"Following enquiries, a 17-year-old boy was arrested in the park on suspicion of rape and is currently in custody. The girl and her family are being supported by specially trained police officers."
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