Police have arrested an 18-year-old man from the Birkenhead area following an allegation of rape.

It is believed that a 19-year-old woman was attacked by a man sometime between 3am and 3.30am, on Sunday, May 15, on Borough Road in Birkenhead.

The man has been taken to a police station where he will interviewed by detectives from the specialist Unity team.

Crime scene investigators have carried out forensic examinations at the scene and house-to-house inquiries are being carried out.

Anyone who may have information which could help the police with their inquiries should contact 0151 777 1382 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.