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Fleetwood man arrested on suspicion of rape after woman found collapsed in Lord Street

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a woman was found collapsed outside Poundstretcher in Fleetwood last night.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 15th Nov 2023, 15:35 GMT
Updated 15th Nov 2023, 15:39 GMT
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A police spokesperson said: “We’re appealing for witnesses after we were called to a report yesterday (Tuesday November 14) at around 4:20pm of a sexual offence being committed on Lord Street, Fleetwood.

“Following enquiries, a 59-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested on suspicion of rape and causing actual bodily harm.

"He is currently in custody.”

A 59-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested on suspicion of rape and causing actual bodily harmA 59-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested on suspicion of rape and causing actual bodily harm
A 59-year-old man of no fixed address has been arrested on suspicion of rape and causing actual bodily harm
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Det. Insp. Steven Montgomery, of West CID added: “This has left a woman with some serious injuries. If you witnessed anything that may help with our investigation, I would urge you to get in contact

"We are also interested in any dashcam or CCTV footage from those travelling along Lord Street and Walmsley Street between 3:30 pm and 4:20pm yesterday.”

Anyone with information or footage can contact us on 101 quoting log 0958 of November 14.