Police have arrested a man in connection with an attack in a park in Hastings.
At 12.15pm on Wednesday (24 March) Sussex Police said they received a report of a man seen to be assaulting a woman in Alexandra Park.
Officers searched the area, but found neither the woman nor the man.
Police launched an investigation, which led to the victim and a number of witnesses coming forward.
As a result, officers arrested a 26 year-old man from St Leonards on suspicion of a public order offence.
At 4pm yesterday (March 25) he remained in custody while the investigation continued.
Hastings Neighbourhood Policing Inspector Aidan Cornwall added:
“We were able to deploy officers to the location within 10 minutes of receiving the report.
"Following excellent support from members of the public, officers were able to make a quick arrest.
“If anyone witnessed the assault or has any information to assist our investigation please make contact with us.”
Information is welcomed online or by calling 101 quoting serial 536 of 24/03.
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