Man suspected of rape and kidnapping woman from Huddersfield arrested in Delph

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and kidnap in Delph

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and kidnap in Delph following a dramatic police pursuit across county borders.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed it was called following reports of concern for the safety and welfare of a woman in Huddersfield yesterday evening (Wednesday).

A post on Twitter by Kirklees CID - which has now been deleted - revealed the police helicopter was mobilised to rescue the woman after she was allegedly taken against her will.

The tweet by detectives, posted at 4.30am today (Thursday), congratulated officers on sticking out a “long shift” and doing “phenomenal teamwork” that resulted in the “rescue” of the woman.

This afternoon WYP force headquarters confirmed that officers located a woman and a male suspect in the Delph area of Oldham.

A statement read: “A 55-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape and kidnap.

“He remains in police custody at this time.

“Enquires are ongoing.”