A man was arrested on suspicion of rape on Saturday and has been released on bail.

Officers patrolling the area following recent reports were approached by a male victim near Victoria Bridge in Hereford.

A 35-year-old male suspect was arrested shortly after the report being made.

Hereford Chief Inspector Ross Jones said: “Increased patrols by both uniformed and plain clothes officers will continue along the river path, particularly during the late evening and overnight.

ā€œOur patrols were able to respond to this report immediately, leading to the arrest of a 35-year-old maleā€