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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of rape after a 14-year-old girl was attacked at Witton train station in two separate incidents.

Detectives from British Transport Police arrested a 35-year-old man and a 27-year-old man on Saturday morning, after releasing CCTV images to the public.

The arrests are in connection with the first attack at Witton train station on Tuesday night.

Officers are still hunting a second attacker who targeted the victim when she flagged down a car to ask for help after the first assault.

He is described as thick set man, approximately 5’ 6” in height, with large biceps.

Det Chief Insp Tony Fitzpatrick from British Transport Police, said: “Overnight there have been significant developments after we released CCTV images of two men we would like to speak with.

“I’d like to thank the public and the media for the overwhelming support in sharing this appeal.

“Both these arrests relate to the first incident at Witton station on Tuesday evening this week.

“Our investigation into the second incident in the vehicle continues at a pace. The young victim was raped for a second time in a vehicle close to Witton station at approximately 2am.

“I am still looking to hear from anyone who lives locally to Witton and saw a young girl walking by herself during the early hours of Wednesday morning.

“If you saw any vehicle or any person acting suspiciously then please get in touch as soon as possible.”

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Anyone with any information can get in touch by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 65 of 26/07/2017.

Alternatively, you can pass information anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.