Police are investigating the rape of a 17-year-old girl in Great Yarmouth.

The incident took place at around 1am on Tuesday, April 26 in an alleyway off Hamilton Road.

Eastern Daily Press: A 42-year-old man has been released under investigation in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl on April 26.A 42-year-old man has been released under investigation in connection with the rape of a 17-year-old girl on April 26. (Image: James Weeds)

A 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and was questioned at Great Yarmouth Police Investigation Centre on Tuesday.

The man has been released on bail with conditions until Friday, May 20 while enquiries continue.

Eastern Daily Press: The rape of a 17-year-old girl took place in an alleyway close to Hamilton Road on Tuesday.The rape of a 17-year-old girl took place in an alleyway close to Hamilton Road on Tuesday. (Image: James Weeds)

On Tuesday, there was a police cordon in place across the alleyway between Balmoral Avenue and Windsor Avenue, while police were supervising the area.

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Eastern Daily Press: Police were supervising the alleyway between Balmoral Avenue and Windsor Avenue near Hamilton Road on the morning of Tuesday, April 26.Police were supervising the alleyway between Balmoral Avenue and Windsor Avenue near Hamilton Road on the morning of Tuesday, April 26. (Image: James Weeds)