Boy, 16, charged with rape of girl, 8, in Manchester Published duration 25 June 2017

image caption Police said there were reports of a girl being raped and members of the public chasing off the suspect

A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of an eight-year-old girl in a park.

Police were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Manchester, just before 18:55 BST on Saturday.

Greater Manchester Police said officers responded to reports of a girl being raped and the suspect being chased off by members of the public. A boy was arrested in a nearby shop.

The 16-year-old was remanded to appear at Manchester Youth Court on Monday.

image copyright Google image caption Police were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Manchester, on Saturday

The girl is being supported by specially-trained officers.