Police arrest man in his 20s on suspicion of two attempted rapes in the early hours in Rochdale

See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred Source Published: 18:03 EDT, 25 July 2026 | Updated: 18:03 EDT, 25 July 2026 A young man has been arrested on suspicion of raping two women in Rochdale.Police received two reports of sexual assault from victims nearly an hour and a half apart, which officers believe may be linked.At 6.15am, officers received a report that a woman had been sexually assaulted in Broadfield Park, and then a second report was received from a different woman being assaulted in Milnrow Memorial Park at 8.38am.Both women have said they did not know the man, and provided similar descriptions.Police are asking that anyone with information about the case get in touch. Detective Chief Inspector Thomas Willis said before the arrest: 'We have a robust investigation underway and are working at pace to identify and locate the man responsible.'Detectives are pursuing a number of lines of enquiry and we are committed to identifying whoever is responsible and bringing them to justice. A young man has been arrested on suspicion of raping two women in Rochdale. One of the alleged attacks took place in Broadfield Park (pictured)'You will see an increased police presence in Broadfield Park, Milnrow Memorial Park and Rochdale town centre over the coming days and throughout this evening.'Additional officers have been deployed to provide community reassurance and support our ongoing investigation.'We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen a man matching the descriptions provided.'If you were in the area, or have any mobile phone footage, dashcam, CCTV or doorbell that could assist our enquiries, no matter how insignificant it may seem, please get in touch.'