A 21-year-old British woman has accused a man of raping her while on holiday in the popular Greek resort of Malia, Crete.
According to local outlet Cretapost, the tourist told police she had gone to a bar in the early hours of June 22.
She alleges that she met a man while there and spent time drinking with him.
It is claimed that after leaving the venue together, the man took her to a deserted location and raped her.
Greek police said a 31-year-old man from Syria has been identified and arrested in connection with the incident. He remains in custody.
The woman, who was on a short vacation, reported the alleged attack to police shortly afterwards. Officers launched an investigation and tracked down the suspect.
Authorities said the woman will be examined by a forensic doctor, whose findings are expected to provide more clarity as the investigation continues.
No further details have been released at this stage.
The alleged incident is said to have occurred at Malia, Crete, on June 22
