Major update as Lancashire Police arrest Blackpool man, 30, on suspicion of the rape of two teenage girls
‘We continue to appeal for witnesses and information as the investigation continues’
Blackpool police have arrested a 30-year-old man on suspicion of rape.
The man, who is from Blackpool, was arrested at 8.15pm last night and remains in custody.
Officers were called in the early hours of Saturday July 25 to a report that two girls, both in their late teens, had been raped by a man in an alleyway off Deansgate in Blackpool.
The alleyway runs between Edward Street and Topping Street.
Last night, police issued a CCTV clip featuring a man they wanted to speak in connection with their investigation.
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Blackpool Police said: “To update you, a 30-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested around 8.15pm on suspicion of rape. He is in custody.
“Thank you to everyone who shared the appeal, it is very much appreciated.
“While an arrest has been made, we continue to appeal for witnesses and information as the investigation continues.
“If you were in the area in the early hours of Saturday morning - near to the alleyway which runs between Edward Street and Topping Street - or have information which you think can help us, please get in touch.”
Contact 101, quoting log 0195 of July 25th