Man arrested on suspicion of raping a child in Heywood
Date published: 09 June 2020
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The field off Balmoral Drive, Heywood
A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a child in Heywood on Monday (8 June).
The 24-year-old remains in custody for questioning, whilst specialist officers are supporting the girl and her family.
Police were called to reports that a child had been raped near to Balmoral Drive in the Darnhill area of Heywood on Monday evening, at around 7.45pm.
The girl's age has not been released.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 7.45pm yesterday (Monday 8 June 2020), police were called to reports that a child had been raped near to Balmoral Drive in Heywood.
“A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in custody for questioning.
“A scene remains in place and enquiries are ongoing.”
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.
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