Man arrested as part of Hoglands Park Sexual Assault Investigation

Officers currently have a man in custody as part of an investigation into a sexual assault in Southampton.

It was reported to police that at around 1.30am on Saturday 11 March, a 19-year-old woman was walking through Hoglands Park when she was approached by a man she did not know.

The man began speaking with her before grabbing her and sexually assaulting her over her clothing.

This afternoon (Sunday 12 March), police arrested a 27-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault.

He remains in custody at this time.

We continue to encourage anyone with information about this incident to contact police on 101, quoting 44230097892. You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org