BELLE ROSE - A 14-year-old and 10-year-old were arrested over rape accusations involving a child younger than them, according to the Assumption Parish Sheriff's Office.

Deputies and detectives received complaints about the assaults on October 20. According to police, the 14-year-old initiated the sexual attacks against the child on multiple occasions at locations in the Belle Rose area, and encouraged the 10-year-old to participate in one of the occasions.

The 10-year-old suspect was released to a parent pending judicial proceedings, and the 14-year-old is being held in a juvenile detention facility pending court proceedings.