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Man, 19, arrested on suspicion of rape after Craven Arms attack

A man has been arrested as part of the investigation into a report of rape in Craven Arms.

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The attack happened near the town’s railway station. Photo: Google.

The 19-year-old man, who police say is from Shropshire, was arrested yesterday evening on suspicion of rape.

Police said he remains in custody in Shrewsbury.

It comes after police were called at around 1.45am yesterday to reports that a 17-year-old girl had been attacked in an alley near Craven Arms Railway Station.

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