Rape reported on Ainsworth Street

Date published: 04 December 2014


Police are currently investigating a rape on Ainsworth Street, Rochdale this morning (Thursday 4 December).

Police were called to an area near to Ainsworth Street at 12:35am.

Part of the street is currently cordoned off with police on scene.

A spokesperson for the police confirmed that a rape had been reported and police were currently at the scene investigating.

No arrests have yet been made and inquiries are ongoing.

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UPDATE 5 December

Police have now confirmed the report was false:

http://www.rochdaleonline.co.uk/news-features/2/news-headlines/92990/rape-report-was-false

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