A man wanted in connection with a rape allegation has been arrested while queuing to board a flight at East Midlands airport.

Nottinghamshire police said the 32-year-old was held on Thursday after Border Force officials notified Leicestershire constabulary that the man was attempting to leave the country.

DS Stephen Dalby of Nottinghamshire police said: “This is an example of how working closely with other agencies and forces can lead to positive results.

“Had the forces not acted quickly, we may never have been able to speak to the man as part of our investigation. I’d like to thank the public for their cooperation and understanding while we attended.”