A 25-year-old man has been arrested by detectives investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in Colne.

An investigation was launched after the incident which happened at around 4.15am on Sunday.

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A woman was raped by a man who had got into her house on Talbot Street via an open window, police say.

A Lancashire Police spokesman said: "On Thursday evening officers arrested a the 25-year-old man from Nelson on suspicion of rape.

"He is currently in custody.

"We would like to thank everyone who came forward and helped with our appeals for information."