BREAKING: Suspect arrested after two men sexually assaulted in 'horrific' attacks weeks apart

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and attempted rape after two horrific attacks in an area of woodland in Harpurhey.

The first victim - a man - was attacked on Hendham Vale at around 5am on November 1, police said. The second victim, another male, was attacked at around 8.15am on December 4.

Police previously said the man was walking to work at the time as they described the incident as a 'horrific and distressing crime'. In an update issued today (Friday), police said a man - aged in his 30s - has been arrested in connection with the attacks.

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He has been arrested on suspicion of rape and attempted rape. He remains in custody to be quizzed by detectives.

Police are continuing to appeal for anyone with information on the attacks to come forward. Detective Inspector Mark Hodgson, of City of Manchester North CID, said: "GMP will always thoroughly investigate incidents of this nature and we have specialist officers supporting the victims.

"This is still a live investigation so we would ask anyone with information, dashcam footage or who was in the area at the time to contact police on 0161 856 1146 quoting log 1001-04/12/2023."

Information can also be reported via www.gmp.police.uk or 101 or shared anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

- Saint Mary's Sexual Assault Referral Centre, Manchester provides a comprehensive and co-ordinated response to men, women and children who live, or have been sexually assaulted, within Greater Manchester. They offer forensic medical examinations, practical and emotional