Update after man arrested on suspicion of rape in Breightmet

Police were called to Deepdale Road/Fairmount Avenue, which become one another, in Breightmet at 1.47am yesterday, January 14.

A woman in her 30s reported that she had been raped around that area by a man.

Officers arrested a man in his 50s on suspicion of rape and he was taken into custody.

Now, police have confirmed that he has been released on bail.

The woman is being supported by specialist officers and investigations continue.

Officers ask anyone who may have seen or heard anything to get in touch via 101 or gmp.police.uk. quoting log 164 of 13/01/26.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Speaking yesterday, Detective Sergeant Liam Carolan, from GMP’s Bolton district, said: “Any report of this nature is of course extremely shocking and we are supporting the woman involved in this case as we progress our enquiries.

“Officers very quickly secured the arrest of a man and he will be interviewed later today.

“This is being treated as an isolated incident and we thank the local community for their patience while we conduct our work.

“We take reports of crimes of this nature incredibly seriously, and will work to establish the full circumstances in the coming hours and days.

“Protecting women and girls from violence is a vital part of GMP’s mission and we will utilise all resources at our disposal in our investigation.

“If you have any information that you’d like to share, please do get in touch with us.”

Services are available on a 24-hour basis and can be accessed by calling 0161 276 6515.

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is a confidential information, support and counselling service run by women for women over 18 who have been raped or sexually abused at any time in their lives and can be contacted on 0161 273 4500.

Survivors Manchester provides specialist trauma informed support to male victims in Greater Manchester who have experienced sexual abuse, rape or sexual exploitation and can be contacted on 0161 236 2182.