A man has been arrested in connection with a rape in Basildon.

The victim, who is in her 20s, reported she had been attacked by a man in an alley between Elizabeth Way and Ward Close between 9.30pm and 10.30pm on Friday, October 5.

Specialist officers are continuing to support her.

A 28 year-old man was arrested in Basildon on Tuesday, October 9 on suspicion of rape.

He is currently in custody.