A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of rape in the city centre. Police received reports that a man had been raped at the Basement Complex on Tariff Street shortly after 2.30am on Tuesday.

An investigation was launched and a 31-year-old man from the Miles Platting area has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

He is currently in police custody.

The investigation has been carried out with the full support and co-operation of the staff at the Basement Complex.

Detective Sergeant Trevor Eaton said: "We take all allegations of rape very seriously and I would like to reassure the community that our inquiries will continue until we establish exactly what has happened.

"The support we have received throughout the investigation from the staff at the Basement Complex has been fantastic."

Anyone who has been a victim of rape or sexual assault can contact Greater Manchester Police on 0161 872 5050 or 999 in an emergency. GMP has specially trained officers in place to provide a first class response to victims and help support them through the criminal justice process.

St Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre in Manchester, can also be contacted on 0161 276 6515. This provides a comprehensive and coordinated forensic, counselling and medical aftercare service to anyone in Greater Manchester who has experienced rape or sexual assault. Services are available on a 24-hour basis and people can access them either as a self-referral or via Greater Manchester Police.