DETECTIVES are investigating the alleged rape of a woman in York.

The attack is said to have taken place in a children's play area, in the Tang Hall area of the city, at about 10pm, on Tuesday.

A man has been arrested in connection with the alleged incident, and released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.

North Yorkshire Police stressed such incidents were very rare in the city.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0845-60-60-24-7, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800-555-111.