A 26-year-old man has been arrested by Devon and Cornwall Police on suspicion of rape.

Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were called to a report of a rape in the early hours of Monday, May 29.

A cordon was in place at a location on Alexandra Road in the town for a number of hours while Devon and Cornwall Police investigated the reports.

Police have confirmed that a woman in her 30s is being supported by specialist officers.

They have also launched an appeal, asking anyone with information to contact police on 101, quoting log 309 of 29/5/23.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Officers are investigating reports of a rape that took place on Alexandra Road in the early hours of Monday 29 May.

"The victim, a woman in her 30s, is being supported by specialist officers.

"A 26-year-old man from St Austell has been arrested on suspicion of rape and remains in police custody.

"A cordon was in place whilst enquiries were carried out at the scene.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 309 29/5/23."