Peterborough man arrested on suspicion of rape is released on bail

By Stephen Briggs
Published 14th Sep 2023, 09:32 BST
Updated 14th Sep 2023, 10:52 BST
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The man was arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault in the city that happened in August

A man who was arrested on suspicion of rape following a serious sexual assault in Peterborough has been released on bail.

Yesterday (September 13) police said the 21-year-old was arrested in connection with the attack on a woman, who is aged in her 30s, that happened between 2.30am and 3.50am on 20 August in the underpass between Bourges Boulevard and Westfield Road.

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The man was taken to Thorpe Wood Police Station for questioning by detectives.

Thorpe Wood Police StationThorpe Wood Police Station
Thorpe Wood Police Station

Today police have said the man has been released on bail until 12 December.

Officers are still appealing for witnesses to come forward and help with the investigation. Anyone with information should visit Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s website quoting incident number 35/62429/23. Alternatively call 101. There is also the opportunity to report anonymously via charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111.