Rotherham man arrested for rape on Trans Pennine Trail
“I want to thank everyone who has got in touch with information to support our investigation”
A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the rape of a woman on the Trans Pennine Trail.
A 53-year-old man in Rotherham was detained on suspicion of rape on Thursday, November 12 and remains in police custody today, the force said.
The arrest follows an investigation into the rape of a woman on the trail, near Harlington Road and Furlong Road, near Bolton-upon-Dearne, on the afternoon of Wednesday, November 4.
Detective Inspector Helen Hughes, senior investigating officer for South Yorkshire Police, said: “I know that this incident has caused considerable concern among local residents and people who use the trail and I want to thank everyone who has got in touch with information to support our investigation.
"The woman has been informed of this update in the investigation and continues to be supported. We are grateful for the continued respect shown towards her privacy at this exceptionally difficult time.
"If you believe you have further relevant information or footage which could help our investigation, then I would urge you to please get in contact with us."
Detectives are appealing for information.