Man held in University of Lincoln rape inquiry bailed

The man was arrested over an alleged rape in Campus Way

A man who was held on suspicion of rape after an alleged attack in Lincoln has been bailed, police said.

The 27-year-old, from a village south of the city, was arrested over an incident on Campus Way, within the University of Lincoln, in the early hours of Saturday.

He was taken into custody for questioning on Sunday afternoon.

Another man aged 27, from Sleaford, who was arrested on Sunday morning, has been released with no further action.

Supt Phil Baker, of Lincolnshire Police, said: "Our officers have been engaging with people in the area and will continue to do so.

"We take reports of rape and sexual assault extremely seriously, and I'd encourage those who've been victims of those crimes to come forward and make contact."