Moor Park rape suspect released as detectives make further enquiries

A 19-year-old suspected of raping a woman in Blackpool's Moor Park has been released 'pending further enquiries', say police.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 16th Nov 2021, 10:29 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2021, 10:30 BST
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The man, from Poulton, was arrested after a 19-year-old woman told police she had been attacked in the park last week (Tuesday, November 9).

The next day, police arrested the man on suspicion of rape and he was taken into custody for questioning.

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He has since been bailed "pending further enquiries", said a Lancashire Police spokesman.

A 19-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted by a man in Moor Park, Blackpool on Tuesday, November 9. A 19-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape but has since been released pending "further enquiries". Pic: GoogleA 19-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted by a man in Moor Park, Blackpool on Tuesday, November 9. A 19-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape but has since been released pending "further enquiries". Pic: Google
A 19-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted by a man in Moor Park, Blackpool on Tuesday, November 9. A 19-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape but has since been released pending "further enquiries". Pic: Google

The force said its "investigation is ongoing" and anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 706 of November 10.

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