The incident took place in Newcastle. (Image: Newsquest)
An investigation has been launched following a reported rape Newcastle.
The incident took place after an 18-year-old woman met a man while on a night out in the city centre on Saturday, April 27.
Between 1am and 1.30am the following morning, while still in the centre, the man is reported to have raped the woman.
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Detectives launched an investigation, with Northumbria Police previously saying "extensive enquiries" had been carried out.
Officers then released an image of a man on Wednesday (October 9) who they wished to speak with and believed was in the area at the time.
He has now been identified.
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