A TEENAGER has been arrested after a 22-year-old woman told police she was raped in the toilets of popular nightspot.

The alleged sex attack is said to have happened in the female toilets at Flares in Newcastle city centre on Sunday evening.

Police were called and have launched an investigation.

A man aged 19 has been arrested and released under investigation.

A spokesman for Northumbria Police said: “Enquiries into the incident are ongoing but officers are now appealing for anyone with any information to get in touch.

“If you were in the area of the toilets at the time and have information that could help police, then call 101 quoting log 41 27/11/17.”