Three boys avoid prison over rapes of two girls which were filmed: ‘I’m grieving who I used to be’
Three boys have avoided prison sentences for the rapes of two girls in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, which were filmed. The court imposed youth rehabilitation orders instead, considering the defendants' ages and mental health issues. One victim expressed her deep emotional pain, stating she feels she will never regain her innocence.
- ▪The rapes occurred in two separate incidents on November 26, 2024, and January 17, 2025.
- ▪Two 15-year-old boys received three-year youth rehabilitation orders for their roles in the rapes and related charges.
- ▪A 14-year-old boy was given an 18-month youth rehabilitation order for encouraging the second defendant and for indecent images.
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