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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Matthew Cooper & Kelly-Ann Mills

Rape suspect arrested while queuing to board plane at East Midlands Airport

A man wanted in connection with an alleged rape has been arrested as he tried to leave the country.

The 32-year-old man was spotted queuing to board a plane just before 8am on Thursday at East Midlands Airport.

Border Force officers spotted the man as he waited at the gate for his flight.

Nottinghamshire Police said man was held on Thursday following a call from Leicestershire Police at 7.55am, after the Border Force notified them of a man attempting to leave the country.

Detective sergeant Stephen Dalby, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "This is an example of how working closely with other agencies and forces can lead to positive results.

"Had the forces not acted quickly, we may never have been able to speak to the man as part of our investigation.

"I'd like to thank the public for their co-operation and understanding while we attended."

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