Teens Charged in Coventry Rape, Assault

0:00On March 21st, two teenagers faced charges after a 17-year-old girl was raped and sexually assaulted in Coventry's Rally's Green neighborhood. A 17-year-old boy has been charged with rape and an 18-year-old man with sexual assault following the attack on Sunday March 15th. Officers launched a quick investigation, closing off a section of the nearby Longfork Canal to secure the scene and gather evidence. The incident has raised concerns in the local community where such crimes hit hard, especially involving young people in a residential area. Both suspects are scheduled to appear at War Crown Court on April 15th, marking the next step in the legal process. West Midlands Police have confirmed the charges, stressing their commitment to supporting the victim as proceedings continue.