DETECTIVES investigating reports of a rape have made four arrests.

Officers were called to Henry Lee Street in Bolton at 6.30pm on Tuesday to reports of the serious sex assault.

They have now arrested a 23-year-old man and a 20-year-old man on suspicion of rape and on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a prohibited weapon and suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to supply and a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a prohibited weapon and suspicion of rape. All have been bailed until March 19.