Man arrested over alleged rape in Henbury

A man has been arrested by police after a woman was allegedly raped in Bristol. Police cordoned off a large area opposite shops in Crow Lane in Henbury following the incident yesterday.

Officers had been called to the report of a rape at 12.30am.

Today (April 30), police said a 38-year-old man had been arrested - and had since been released on bail as officers continue to investigate. The victim is being provided support from professionals.

In a statement, the force said: “A 38-year-old man has been arrested as part of an ongoing rape investigation. Officer were called to Crow Lane, in Henbury, yesterday (Saturday 29 April) at around 12.30am following a report of a rape.

“The investigation is ongoing and a police cordon was in place in the area yesterday. Officers are treating this as an isolated incident. The man has been released on police bail as we continue enquiries.

“Officers are providing support to the victim, and she is being offered specialist help and advice from trained professionals.

“We are appealing for witnesses who may have any information, or any relevant CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage, to call 101 and quote reference 5223099038.”