Earlier today police circulated an appeal to trace Kadian Nelson in connection with an alleged rape in Mitcham.

Police have this evening arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of rape at 20:02hrs in Robinson Road, Tooting, following a call from a member of the public.

He is now in police custody.

The victim and her family have been informed. They continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Officers from the South West Command Unit have been conducting extensive enquiries today to locate the man after an allegation of rape was received shortly after 07:00hrs to the North Place area on Tuesday, 3 November.

Media and members of the public have been thanked for sharing appeals.

The police remain reminding people to be mindful of sharing information via social media that could identify the alleged victim, or affect any potential future proceedings.

A Section 60 Order that was authorised for the entirety of the Boroughs of Merton and Wandsworth, granting police additional stop and search powers, as a result of fears of serious violence, and remains in place.