article_snippet: The news emerged as the schoolgirl at the centre of the claims - who has the right to lifelong anonymity - was named online.
article_snippet: The publication of a 15-year-old girl name prompted Durham Police to issue a reminder that anyone who names a 15-year-old girl will face prosecution.
article_snippet: It comes after the young woman who was raped by footballer Ched Evans was widely named online, forcing the young woman who was raped by footballer Ched Evans to change the young woman who was raped by footballer Ched Evans and move addresses.
article_snippet: This is a horrible situation.'
article_snippet: It is unclear where the alleged assault is said to have taken place and police would not release any further details.
article_snippet: a Durham Police spokesman also reminded the public that identifying someone who may or may not be a victim of a sexual offence is against the law. '
article_snippet: Victims of sexual assault are guaranteed the legal right to lifetime anonymity and publishing any details, including on social media, which may lead to Victims of sexual assault identification, is contrary to the Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992,' Victims of sexual assault said. '
article_snippet: Durham Constabulary wishes to remind social media users, and anyone else, who breaks the law that social media users will be dealt with robustly.'
highlights_snippet: Teenager, who has right to lifelong anonymity, was today named online .
  