text: Police were called to Nuthurst Park in Moston, Manchester, just before 18:55 BST on Saturday.
  Greater Manchester Police said officers responded to reports of a girl being raped and the suspect being chased off by members of the public. A boy was arrested in a nearby shop.
  The 16-year-old was remanded to appear at Manchester Youth Court on Monday.
  The girl is being supported by specially-trained officers.
  GMP added: "We are aware of a lot of local speculation regarding the investigation and we would ask that this please stops to allow the investigation and legal process to continue without prejudice."
target: A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of an eight-year-old girl in a park.