Man released in rape investigation
A man arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged rape in Burnley town centre has been released by police pending further inquiries.
The 18-year-old man from Blackburn was arrested on Friday following complaints of a rape in the early hours of the morning on Hammerton Street, Burnley.
He was arrested on suspicion of rape and being in possession of drugs.
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A police spokesman said on Monday: “The 18 year old man who was arrested has been released under investigation pending further inquiries.”