Man arrested after girl, 17, is ‘raped in woods’ in Manchester
Greater Manchester Police arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the alleged attack in Ashton-Under-Lyne on Tuesday night
A MAN has been arrested after a teenage girl was allegedly raped in woodland in Greater Manchester.
The 17-year-old victim was said to have been attacked in woodland in Ashton-under-Lyne last night.
Officers have now detained an 18-year-old man in connection with the investigation as the victim receives specialist support.
A wooded area close to the River Tame and an Asda supermarket was taped off on Wednesday morning.
Witnesses reported seeing forensic officers at the scene.
A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police confirmed an investigation was underway and appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Sergeant Joe Harrop told the : "We have been carrying out numerous lines of enquiry since the initial report was made last night and we now have an 18-year-old in custody arrested on suspicion of rape.
"I want to stress that our investigation remains in the early stages and continue to urge anybody with information to contact police."
A statement previously released by police said: "Shortly after 10pm on Tuesday, November 6, police were called to reports that a teenager had been raped in a wooded area near Cavendish Street in Ashton-under-Lyne.
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"Officers attended and are now providing specialist support to the 17-year-old girl.
"An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing."
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 9353 or 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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