A 26-year-old man from Freshwater has been arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault and intentional strangulation.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary issued an appeal on Wednesday (4th November) to locate a man wanted in connection with an ongoing rape investigation.
At the time, officers said they had been making enquiries to locate the individual and urged anyone who knew of his whereabouts to contact Police.
Today (Thursday), Police have confirmed that a 26-year-old man from Freshwater has been arrested following the appeal.
He has been arrested on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, intentional strangulation and possession of cannabis.
The man remains in Police custody at this time.
