Officers investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a 14-year-old girl, which occurred at Fordingbridge Recreation Ground, have now charged two teenage boys.

A 14-year-old boy from Fordingbridge has been charged with rape, threats to kill, possession of a knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place and kidnap / falsely imprison a person with intent to commit a relevant sexual offence.

A second 14-year-old boy from Fordingbridge has been charged with rape, threats to kill and kidnap.

The pair, who cannot be named for legal reasons, will appear at Southampton Youth Court this morning (Tuesday 21 January).

A third boy, a 13-year-old from Romsey, who was also arrested in connection with the incident, has since been released on conditional police bail, pending further enquiries.

Police were called at 10.41pm on Friday 17 January, however the incident is suspected to have occurred earlier in the evening. The girl continues to be supported by specialist officers.