DETECTIVES investigating an alleged rape in Burnley have arrested a local man.

Shaun McKillop, 30, has been charged with the rape of a woman at a house in the south west area of Burnley and was due to appear before magistrates in the town today.

Detective Sergeant Peter Sim said: "An inquiry was launched following a complaint being made on Friday. As a result of those inquiries a man was arrested and charged."

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