Man arrested over rape attack in park

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A man from the local area is being questioned, police said

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in a park.

Cleveland Police said the attack happened at 04:00 BST on Wednesday in Middlesbrough's Albert Park.

The woman is being supported by specially trained officers.

Detectives, who have appealed for information and camera footage from the area, said a 30-year-old man from the local area was in custody and being questioned.

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