POLICE are continuing to hunt for witnesses after a 16-year-old girl said she was raped in a Blackburn park.

The incident happened as the girl made her way through Queen's Park, Blackburn, with a 15-year-old female friend at 3.10am on Saturday.

Detectives believe the girl began talking to her attacker as she walked from the Highercroft area of Blackburn, where she had been enjoying a night out with friends.

They believe she was attacked in a shelter in the centre of the park.

Officers interviewed the two girls yesterday.

Police arrested a 31-year-old man in connection with the incident but he has since been released on police bail pending further inquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Blackburn CID on 01254 353569.