A MAN will appear at Alloa Sheriff Court tomorrow charged with raping a woman at a flat in the town centre.

Police detained the 22-year-old earlier this morning, and have since charged him with the offence.

A woman in her 20s is receiving specialist support following the incident, which happened in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 17. 

A courtyard area off Candleriggs Court in the town centre remains cordoned off. 

Detective Inspector Hugh Louden of Forth Valley's public protection unit said: "A man has been detained in connection with this incident but our inquiries are ongoing and I'm keen to speak to anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in the Candleriggs Court area of Alloa yesterday morning. 

"There will be additional officers on patrol to offer reassurance and I would encourage anyone who may be able to assist to speak to them or call police."

If anyone has any information they are encouraged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 861 of Sunday, September 17 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.