Teenager arrested in Lancaster rape investigation

Police investigating the alleged rape of a woman in Lancaster have made an arrest.

They were called at 5.15am yesterday (Thursday, February 10th) to a report of a rape in the city.

It was reported a woman in her 20s had suffered a serious sexual assault close to Ryelands Park, off Morecambe Road.

Following enquiries, an 18-year-old man from Lancaster has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody.

DCI Lee Wilson, of West Division, said: “Although we have now made an arrest our enquiries are very much ongoing. I would ask anybody with information which could insist our investigation to contact the police as soon as possible.

“Now we have made an arrest, legal proceedings are active and I would ask that people refrain from speculating on the identity of the individual in custody.

“I know the public will be concerned by news of this incident and I would like to reassure them that we have increased police patrols in the area as a precaution. The victim in this case continues to be supported by trained officers.”

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or email forcecontrolroom@lancashire.police.uk quoting log 0188 of February 10th, 2022.

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