Arrest after report of rape in Halifax town centre
A man has been arrested after a report of a young woman being raped in Halifax town centre this morning.
Police were alerted shortly after 3am today by a call saying a woman in her late teens had been attacked.
She is currently being supported by specially-trained officers.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody at this time.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “A number of active enquiries are ongoing today with Calderdale CID.
"Anyone with information that could assist officers is asked to contact police online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting reference 13260133679.
“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”