Man, 21, questioned over rape of girl, four

A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a four-year-old girl.

The 21-year-old was detained by police after officers were called to a disturbance in Salford early yesterday.

Greater Manchester Police said: “Shortly after 4.30am … police were called to reports of a disturbance in Salford.

“Officers attended and a 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape at a nearby address in connection with the rape of a four-year-old girl earlier that morning. He remains in custody for questioning.

“The girl and her family are being supported by specially trained officers at this difficult time.”