A boy aged 13 has been charged with a string of knife and sex offences including attempted rape.
The teen is accused of carrying out three separate attacks over three weeks in the Newfoundpool area of Leicester.
He was arrested in the early hours of yesterday and charged with suspicion of attempted rape, sexual assault of a woman and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.
The teen allegedly attempted oral rape on a woman while in possession of a knife in Ruby Street on July 10.
He is also accused of affray with intent to commit a sexual offence on a woman while in possession of a knife in Stephenson Drive on July 29.
He also allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at knifepoint in Rowan Street on July 31.
Police charged him with a fourth offence of possessing a knife in Fosse Road North on August 1.
Detective Inspector George Fraser said: ‘Our investigation into these incidents is continuing and we would still ask anyone who can help, but who has not yet contacted police, to come forward.
‘Any information you’re able to provide could assist us.’
The boy, who can’t legally be named, was remanded in custody and will appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today.
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