A MAN is being questioned in connection with the attempted rape of a woman in North Ormesby.

Officers from Cleveland Police arrested the 29 year old in the West Yorkshire area at around 9am this morning (June 10).

The victim, who remains in James Cook University hospital in Middlesbrough with facial injuries and a broken arm.

The incident occurred at 6am on Saturday on the North Ormesby flyover in Middlesbrough as the 52-year-old victim walked to work.