Man accused of raping teen in Center City arrested, charged

Derrick Henry
Derrick Henry Photo credit Philadelphia Police Department

PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Police have arrested a man accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in Center City earlier this month.

Derrick Henry, 34, was taken into custody while at Temple Hospital around 9:30 a.m. Friday.

Police say he sexually assaulted the girl around 1:20 a.m. on Nov. 1 near 8th and Chestnut streets along Jewelers' Row.

Henry, who authorities say is homeless, faces charges of rape, sexual assault, endangering welfare, and other related offenses.

The assault is still under investigation by the police special victims unit.

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