An arrest has been made after a woman was touched inappropriately by a man she didn't know.

It was reported to police that a woman in her 20s was touched over her clothing shortly before midday on Friday, December 6.

The woman was not physically injured and managed to get away, leaving the area on King George’s Avenue.

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An investigation has been launched and police have arrested a 58-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of sexual assault.

He has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries to continue.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing, police said.