Third man arrested in case of gang-rape in Hjørring

Victim and suspects originally from Eritrea

North Jutland Police has arrested a 27-year-old man in connection with the gang-rape of a woman in Hjørring at the weekend, Jyllands-Posten reports.

Two other men, aged 21 and 27, were taken into custody yesterday, where they will remain until November 20.

Attacked at private home
The police were notified early on Sunday morning by a passers-by who found the victim sitting on the street, crying and shaking.

According to the police, the gang-rape took place at a private address.

Both the victim and all three suspects originally come from Eritrea.





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