POLICE are investigating after a woman was raped in a Travelodge in the town centre.
They say the attack happened at the hotel on Kendrick Street in the early hours of Tuesday.
Three men aged 22, 25 and 32, from Leicester, have been arrested and are currently in custody.
Police say the 36-year-old woman ran out to flag down a white or light coloured van between 3am and 5am on Tuesday.
Officers want to speak to the occupants of the van who they say could have information vital to the investigation.
The victim is being supported by specialist officers from the dedicated rape unit.
Anyone with information should contact DC Melanie Taylor on 101 quoting incident number 60 of May 14.
Information can also be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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