Man arrested on suspicion of rape after police chase

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Image caption, A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Cheltenham on suspicion of rape and sexual assault

A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, following a short police chase.

Gloucestershire Police said they arrested the 22-year-old in St George's Street, Cheltenham, at about 08:00 BST.

The force said the arrest related "to an incident on a previous date".

The arrested man remains in police custody.

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