A MAN has been arrested in connection with a reported rape in Bournemouth.

At 4.04am on Friday, August 11, Dorset Police received a report that a woman had been raped by a man in Horseshoe Common.

A cordon was set up by police and crime scene investigators were seen to be gathering evidence throughout the day.

A rape investigation was launched and, on Saturday, August 12, a CCTV appeal was issued by police showing an image of a man officers wished to speak to.

Detective Inspector Nicky Jenkins, of Bournemouth CID, said: “Following enquiries, a 30-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

“We have updated the victim with this development and she continues to be supported by officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230126177.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.