A man in his 20s has been arrested after a woman was allegedly raped and punched.

Police say the woman reported being assaulted by a man in the North Street area of Wellington, Somerset, at about 02:20 BST on Friday 22 May, before he left in a car.

Officers said the man was arrested in Sussex on Friday night and remains in custody. A car has been seized as part of the investigation.

Avon and Somerset Police said the woman was treated in hospital and is now being supported by specialist officers.

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Det Insp Wendy Fellowes thanked people who had shared CCTV of the suspected car โ€“ a white Volkswagen Golf.

She added: "Please do continue to review any footage you have of Waterloo Road, North Street, High Street, Fore Street or Taunton Road between 01:00 and 02:30 on Friday and contact us with any relevant information."

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