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Man From Ryde Arrested On Suspicion Of Rape Following Newport High Street Incident

A 36-year-old man from Ryde has been arrested following reports of an alleged rape in Newport High Street early this morning (Saturday).

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

“We are investigating a report of a rape on a woman in her 20s in Newport High Street around 2.45am today (April 9).

“Officers have arrested a 36-year-old man from Ryde on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody at this time and our enquiries are ongoing.”

*UPDATED

The arrested man has since been released with no further action.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said:

“Officers have carried out enquiries today and no offences have been identified. The man arrested has been released with no further action.”

 

 

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