A woman was allegedly raped in a city centre hotel by a man who then fled the city.
The woman had returned to apartments in Stanley Street, Liverpool City Centre, at around 11.30pm on Monday (July 4) with the suspect who then attacked her, according to Merseyside Police. The force said the man then fled and drove away from the scene.
Detectives traced his vehicle and located it in Blackburn. A 23-year-old man, from the Lancashire town, was then arrested on suspicion of rape the following day. He was taken to a police station in Merseyside and has since been bailed.
The woman is continuing to assist police with their investigation. Detective Inspector Laura Parr said: “This was an extremely traumatic experience for the victim and she continues to receive support from our specially trained officers. We take all reports of rape and sexual assault extremely seriously, and a full investigation has been launched into this incident.
