A MAN has been arrested following allegations of the rape and sexual assault of two teenage girls.

The incident happened at 6.58pm on Monday, December 8, when police received a report that a man had sexually assaulted a 15-year-old girl and raped her friend, aged 16, at Mowbray Park, Sunderland.

"A 46-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and is currently helping police with their enquiries," said a spokesman for Northumbria Police.

"Enquiries are continuing."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191, quoting reference 1047 08/12/14, or independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.