Martello Beach Holiday Park: Police launch hunt for suspects after teenage girl 'raped by two boys' at caravan park in Essex

The ordeal is said to have happened at the Martello Beach Holiday Park in Clacton, Essex, just before 7.30pm on Friday, July 19. The girl, a young teenager, claimed she was assaulted by the boys - who are also young teens - under a bridge near the club house. 

Police have now launched a hunt for the two suspects. One boy is said to have black hair and wearing a white vest and grey shorts with a lime green stripe down the side. The other is described as having dark blonde hair and was wearing a blue T-shirt with white writing on the bottom at the back, blue shorts and black flip flops.

The park contains a mix of privately-owned and rented holiday properties, with some permanent residents. It has an entertainment and leisure complex with an arcade, restaurant and entertainment venue, as well as an indoor swimming pool. 

Detective Inspector James Hardingham said: “I know this incident will cause concern for those living and staying at the park and my team is working around the clock to identify these two boys. The victim and her family are being supported by specialist officers and staff. Over the weekend officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols while plain clothed officers have also been carrying out enquiries like house-to-house and speaking with residents.”

He added: “The boys were seen in the arcade area at around 6.50pm before walking with the victim down Kestrel View before going between two caravans, across the car park and to the bridge where we believe the assault to have taken place. I believe there will have been a number of people in the area who will have seen the boys and need anyone with information to contact us.”