Man arrested as rape investigation launched

We have arrested a man on suspicion of rape after launching an investigation in Cheadle.

Shortly after 4am on Friday morning (26 April), we received a report that a woman had been raped at an address in the area.

She is being supported by specially-trained officers at this traumatic time.

A 53-year-old man, from Cheadle, has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He has been questioned in custody and has since been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

Anyone with any information that can help us with our investigation is asked to get in touch by calling 101, quoting incident 78 of 26 April, or by messaging us using Live Chat on our website.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.