Rape arrest over Trans Pennine Trail sex attack
BBCA 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a woman who was attacked on the Trans Pennine Trail.
The woman was assaulted at about 14:50 GMT on 4 November between Mexborough Road and Harlington Road, near Bolton-upon-Dearne.
South Yorkshire Police said the man had been arrested in Rotherham on Thursday and was being held in custody.
Det Insp Helen Hughes said: "I know that this incident has caused considerable concern among local residents and people who use the trail and I want to thank everyone who has got in touch with information to support our investigation."
She added: "The woman has been informed of this update in the investigation and continues to be supported.
"We are grateful for the continued respect shown towards her privacy at this exceptionally difficult time.
"If you believe you have further relevant information or footage which could help our investigation, then I would urge you to please get in contact with us."
The Trans Pennine Trail is a long-distance route for walkers and cyclists that stretches around 370 miles (600km) across northern England.
In South Yorkshire, the trail passes through Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, following a mix of former railway lines, canal towpaths, parkland and countryside.
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