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Teen sexually assaulted in Smithfield library
Police are investigating a report that a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at the Smithfield Public Library Monday evening.
Posted — UpdatedSMITHFIELD, N.C. — Police are investigating a report that a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at the Smithfield Public Library on East Market Street Monday evening.
The girl told investigators that a 14-year-old boy pushed her against a wall, groped her and tried to kiss her, police said Wednesday. It wasn't clear whether she knew the boy or if police have a suspect.
No other information was released.
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