A TEENAGE girl, 16, has allegedly been raped inside public toilets at a UK seaside resort.
Cops have detained a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of rape after the reported attack at around 8pm on Saturday.
Officers were called to public toilets on Queens Promenade, in Blackpool, which have since been cordoned off.
The boy, from Fleetwood, remains in custody while investigations are ongoing.
In a statement, a Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “At 7.58pm on September 20 we were called to reports a teenager had been raped in Blackpool.
“Officers have attended and a scene has been put in place on Queens Promenade.
“The teenager is being supported by specially trained officers at this time.
“Following enquiries, a 16-year-old boy from Fleetwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody at this time.
“We are at the early stage of our enquiries and a dedicated team of officers has been assigned to this case.
“Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting log 1204 of 20th September 2025.”
Public toilets on Queens promenade have been cordoned off
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