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Three men are reportedly facing life imprisonment following allegations that they gang raped a teenager two years ago.<\/span><\/p>

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According to reports, a 17-year-old girl reported the men aged 24, 20 and 18 took turns having sex with her against her will.<\/span><\/p>\n

The complainant told police she was slapped and held down as she attempted to fight off the men at a house in Swetes Village.<\/span><\/p>

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The defendants pleaded not guilty to rape and serious indecency.<\/span><\/p>

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The men could be jailed for life if they are convicted for rape and face up to 5 years behind bars on the charge of serious indecency.<\/span><\/p>\n

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