A MAN arrested on suspicion of rape has been released pending inquiries.

The 42-year-old was held on Monday after a woman reported she had been sexually assaulted in Wallasey on Friday night.

An area of Rake Lane was cordoned off by police while forensic examinations were carried out.

A police spokeswoman said an investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident is continuing.

She added: “Specialist detectives from the force’s protecting vulnerable people unit are looking after the victim and providing her with the care and support she needs at this time.”

Anyone with information should call 0151 777 2256 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.