Gangster Domenyk Noonan has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Police said a 49-year-old man was arrested this afternoon in the city centre on suspicion of rape and remains in custody for questioning

The M.E.N understands it is notorious criminal Noonan.

Detectives are investigating reports that a man in his 20s had been raped at an address in Stretford on Monday.

Specially-trained officers are supporting the victim and enquiries are continuing.

On Saturday, Noonan, 49, was charged with public nuisance following a stunt which took place on Manchester’s Big Wheel.

He was released on bail pending his court appearance on condition he does not enter Piccadilly Gardens.

It follows an incident where he spent more than six hours perched 100ft above the ground as part of a protest.

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