Man arrested over rape of girl, 14, in Burnley Published duration 2 January 2019

image copyright Google image caption The attack happened close to the Charter Walk car park

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a 14-year-old girl on New Year's Day.

The teenager was attacked by a man in Burnley, Lancashire, at about 09:00 GMT, close to the Charter Walk Shopping Centre car park.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said a man from Nelson was currently in custody.

Det Insp Tim McDermott said the girl was being supported by officers.