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Police believe he broke into the nursing home through a ground floor window (Picture: Google)

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an attack at a nursing home for the elderly.

He allegedly broke into New Thursby Nursing Home, in Lytham St Annes, near Blackpool, just before 5am on August 4.

Police believe he entered the premises through a ground floor window, and later fled the scene the same way.

The alleged attack was only stopped by a member of staff entering the resident’s room, officers said.

The boy, from Blackpool, was arrested on suspicion of rape and burglary on August 6 and remains in police custody.

Detective Inspector Jamie Lillystone, of Blackpool Police, said: ‘First and foremost our thoughts remain with the victim and their family, who are being cared for by professionals and being supported by specialist officers.