A MAN arrested in connection with a rape has been released while the investigation continues.

Police arrested the 27-year-old man last week after receiving a report that a 19-year-old woman had been raped on Wednesday, September 13.

A cordon was put in place on Newport Street in Bolton town centre before inquiries moved to an address in Atherton.

The man was questioned by officers but has now been released under investigation.

The area that was cordoned off at Newport Arcade no longer forms part of police inquiries.

Anyone with information should contact 101.