Gold Coast police questioned three men about the alleged rape of two teens on New Year’s Eve

Three men were today questioned by police over the alleged rape and sexual assault of two 15-year-old girls, who they met on the beach in Surfers Paradise overnight.

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THREE men were today questioned by police over the alleged rape and sexual assault of two 15-year-old girls, who they met on the beach in Surfers Paradise overnight.

Acting Chief Superintendent Geoff Sheldon this morning said the incident was alleged to have occurred at a “holiday resort” on the Glitter Strip, after three teenagers visited the unit where three 22-year-old men were staying.

Acting Chief Superintendent Geoff Sheldon this morning said the incident was alleged to have occurred at a “holiday resort” on the Glitter Strip, after three teenagers visited the unit where three 22-year-old men were staying. Picture: Scott Powick.

The girls had met the men on the popular tourist beach on New Year’s Eve, police say.

“ … a 15-year-old girl has come to the concierge there in a semi naked state, in a distressed state and police were called,” he said.

“Investigations into that it turns out three girls, all (aged) 15, were on the beach and they met three young fellows.

“They went back to the room of these young fellows and it turns out they have been sexually assaulted and a complaint has been made.

“They met on the beach and the three girls came back to the unit where the three men were staying and it’s allegedly basically gone downhill from there.”

While Acting Chief Supt. Sheldon earlier this morning said a charge of rape was likely to be laid against the men, they were later released without charges after more information came to light.

The Bulletin understands the men provided a version of events that lead police to make further inquiries.

Investigations into the rape allegations are ongoing.

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