POLICE looking to trace a man wanted on suspicion of rape have made an arrest.

A major appeal was launched after a 13-year-old girl was raped in Frankwell, Shrewsbury, on April 13.

This morning a 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape in Huddersfield. He is currently in police custody.

Detective Inspector Rich Roberts said: ā€œIā€™d like to thank members of the public for sharing our appeal so widely. A 39 year old man has been arrested and is currently in police custody.ā€