A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in Preston last week.
Preston Police were called after midnight on Wednesday 8 January to a report that a woman in her 30s has been raped and assaulted on Meadow Street.
They released images of a man they wanted to speak to and yesterday (12 January) arrested a man who is in custody.
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An investigation is being conducted by a dedicated team of detectives supported by specialist officers.
The victim continues to be supported.
Anyone with information about the incident should call the police on 999 quoting log 0020 of January 8 2025.
You can also call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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