THREE youths who were arrested in connection with the alleged rape of a young girl in Middlesbrough's Albert Park have been released on bail.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman confirmed two were arrested on suspicion of rape, while another on suspicion of conspiracy to rape. All three are male.

Part of the park was cordoned off on Wednesday while police searched for evidence.

The incident allegedly took place between 5pm and 5.30pm on Sunday, November 15.