DETECTIVES investigating the rape of a woman on the Isle of Wight have released a man on police bail.
The 24-year-old, originally from the Isle of Wight, was arrested on Sunday and has now been bailed until July 16.
He was arrested after a local woman said she had been raped in an area along the river path near to the Matalan car park in Newport during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Detective Sergeant David Pilbeam, leading the investigation, said: "Our inquiries are continuing on this matter and we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of the attack on Saturday at 2am."
If you can help call Newport police on 0845 045 4545.
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