POLICE are investigating an alleged rape on a 16-year-old girl.

The attack is said to have happened on the car park behind the Never Never Land night club, Market Street Lane, between 1.15 and 1.25am on Sunday.

Half of the car park was cordoned off by police yesterday, and detectives were studying CCTV footage of the car park.

Any witnesses are asked to contact Blackburn CID on 01254 51212.

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