The girls were approached by a group in the Atria shopping centre in Watford on Saturday before being inappropriately touched (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo)
Three boys aged 11, 13 and 14 have been arrested after two teenage girls were sexually assaulted in a Watford shopping centre.
The girls were approached by a group in the Atria shopping centre on Saturday before being inappropriately touched.
The three boys were arrested on suspicion of assault, and have since been released on bail.
Inspector Dan Jones, who leads Watford’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: ‘We understand that news of this incident will cause concern among the wider community, and we hope news of the arrests are reassuring.
‘We are supporting both victims, keeping them and their families updated on our investigation as it progresses.
‘This incident happened during a busy Saturday in the town centre and we’re urging anyone who believes they witnessed what happened to please come forward to help us with our enquiries.’
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