BREAKING: Woman raped in Bolton town centre - a man has been arrested
manchestereveningnews.co.ukA 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in Bolton town centre. Police were called to the back of the Newspaper building on Bradshawgate at around 2.20am today (April 20) following reports of a sexual assault of a woman in her 30s.
A cordon is currently in place in the area while investigations continue. Police say the victim has been left 'distressed' and is receiving care.
The man remains in custody. READ MORE: Eight men appear in court accused of child sex offences Detective Inspector David Sinclair, from GMP’s Bolton district, said: “First and foremost, our thoughts are with the victim who is understandably distressed and receiving the appropriate care and support. “We currently have one person in custody and I’d like to reassure the community and those nearby that we’re carrying out a thorough, detailed investigation and officers will be in the area today following up a number of lines of enquiry." Anyone who has any information or may have seen or heard anything is asked to contact us by reporting it online or via LiveChat at www.gmp.police.uk. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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