Police arrest man following rape of teenager in Burnley

Over the weekend, and yesterday, the police asked for the public’s help identifying a man they wanted to speak to in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl in Burnley.

This afternoon, a 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody.

Officers were called on January 29th to a report of a serious sexual assault in Burnley, in Bank Parade and Church Street.