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A 13-year-old boy has been charged with a series of sexual offences and assault, police have confirmed. West Mercia Police said the boy, who cannot be named because of his age, was arrested following allegations from girls and women aged 16 to 34. The teenager appeared at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday and was remanded into local authority care.

Police said they recieved five reports from women and girls who had been sexually assaulted in and around Hadley and Leegomery in Shropshire.

The 13-year-old was then charged with nine sexual assaults, two attempted rapes and assault by beating.

In a statement West Mercia Police said: “Between Thursday 15 December, 2022, and Thursday 19 January, 2023, police received five reports from women and girls aged between 16 and 34 who had been sexually assaulted in and around Hadley and Leegomery.

“Earlier this week, a 13 year old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with nine sexual assaults, two attempted rapes and assault by beating.

“The boy appeared at Kidderminster Youth Court on 24 January, 2023, where he was remanded into the care of the local authority.”

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