Man released on bail following suspicion of raping a child

A 24-year-old man has been released on bail after he was arrested on suspicion of raping a child.

Specialist officers are supporting the girl, whose age has not been disclosed, and her family, following the incident in Heywood, Greater Manchester.

Police were called to the scene near to Balmoral Drive at about 7.45pm on Monday.

The suspect was arrested on suspicion of rape and was later bailed pending further inquiries, said Greater Manchester Police.

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Detective Inspector David Crewe, said: "This is a horrendous incident and we have specialist officers who are supporting the girl and her family throughout this difficult ordeal.

"Although a man has been arrested and bailed pending further inquiries, police are still actively investigating to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this crime and inquiries remain ongoing.

"If anyone has any information at all that could help police with their investigation, please do not hesitate to get in touch as soon as possible."

  • Anyone with information should call police on 0161 856 4668 or 101 quoting incident number 2536 of 09/06/2020, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.