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29/08/2005
Man questioned over Northampton rapes
Police investigating a series of rapes and attempted abductions in Northampton have arrested a man.
Detectives arrested a 39-year-old Northampton man on Saturday night in connection with the attacks, which took place July 31 and August 8.
The attacks all occurred in the early hours of the morning on women who were out walking alone in Northampton.
Police working on the investigation, code-named Operation Harbour, said that there had been an “excellent” response to an appeal for information last week.
Three men who were arrested earlier this month in connection with the attacks have been released on bail, pending further investigation.
(KMcA/SP)
Detectives arrested a 39-year-old Northampton man on Saturday night in connection with the attacks, which took place July 31 and August 8.
The attacks all occurred in the early hours of the morning on women who were out walking alone in Northampton.
Police working on the investigation, code-named Operation Harbour, said that there had been an “excellent” response to an appeal for information last week.
Three men who were arrested earlier this month in connection with the attacks have been released on bail, pending further investigation.
(KMcA/SP)
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