14-year-old UK boy busted for raping own mum

A 14-year-old UK boy has become the youngest person to be arrested on charges of raping his own mother.

The crime reportedly took place in the boy's family home in Blackpool, where the accused lived with his two brothers, the Daily Star reported.

A judge has remanded the 14-year-old in custody at Blackpool Magistrates Court and his case has been adjudged a "grave crime", which will be heard at Preston Crown Court at a future date.