Man, 23, arrested after teenage girl raped in Salford

Police say the girl is being supported by specially trained officers

Author: Dan DaviesPublished 29th Jul 2024

A man has been arrested by police investigating a sex attack on a girl in Salford.

At around 4am on Sunday 28 July, officers received reports that a teenage girl had been raped in woodland near the Old River in Irlam.

A 23-year-old man is being questioned on suspicion of rape.

A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: "At 4am this morning, we received reports that a teenage girl had been raped in a woodland area near the River Irwell Old Course in Irlam.

"She is being supported by specially trained officers. A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in police custody for questioning."

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