A man has been taken into custody in connection with an attempted rape following allegations that he threatened and sexually assaulted a woman in North Tyneside.
Authorities stated that the suspect threatened the victim using a glass bottle before escaping the location prior to police arrival.
The incident occurred on October 27 at approximately 8.45PM in Wallsend, North Tyneside.
Officers detained a male suspect at around 8pm on Wednesday on suspicion of attempted rape following the launch of a formal investigation.
A woman in her 30s continues to receive support from specially trained officers and has been informed regarding this latest development.
At the time of the attack, the suspect was reportedly dressed in a black hat, black trousers, black gloves, and a black top.
Police noted that he ran toward Burn Bridge in the St Peter's Road area after fleeing the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Chris Deavin, representing Northumbria Police's Safeguarding Department, stated: "Since we first received this report on Tuesday evening, we've been working at speed to conduct enquiries so we could bring someone into custody."
He added: "Last night, officers tasked to conduct proactive patrols in response to this incident spotted a suspect and, as a result, he is currently in our cells and we're working to verify his age at this time."
He also mentioned: "We're aware this report has caused great concern within the community, and as a Force, our response has reflected this."
Northumbria Police are currently appealing for information from the public and can be reached via the live chat feature on the official Force website.
