Man arrested on suspicion of rape released on bail

Two police officers, wearing black and also blue gloves, are pictured from behind, up to the waist, as they walk away from the camera. They appear to be on a bridge, with black railings, and there is a willow tree in the background and other trees.Connor Bennett/BBC

Police said the incident happened on a footpath between Prince of Wales Road and the Riverside retail park

A man who was arrested following reports of a rape on a footpath in Norwich has been released on bail.

The incident allegedly happened between Prince of Wales Road and the Riverside retail park at about 23:30 BST on Wednesday.

Norfolk Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of rape and sexual assault and took him into custody for question.

He has since been released on bail until 22 October.

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