Man arrested after woman raped in early-hours attack in Somerset town centre

A man in his 20s has been arrested after a woman was allegedly punched and raped during an early-hours attack in Wellington, Somerset.The incident was reported to have taken place in the North Street area of the town at about 2 am on Friday. Police said the suspect allegedly assaulted the woman before fleeing the scene in a car.According to reports from The Sun, the victim was taken to the hospital for treatment and has since been discharged. Specialist officers are continuing to support her.Avon and Somerset Police confirmed that a man was arrested overnight in Sussex on suspicion of rape and remains in custody. Officers have also seized a vehicle as part of the investigation.Detectives had earlier appealed for information relating to a white Volkswagen Golf believed to be linked to the incident.DI Wendy Fellowes thanked members of the public who had already come forward with information and CCTV footage.She said officers were continuing to review footage from areas including Waterloo Road, North Street, High Street, Fore Street and Taunton Road between 1 am and 2.30 am on Friday.Police enquiries remain ongoing.