A BASINGSTOKE man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an investigation.

Police said the 37-year-old man has been released under investigation while the enquiries continue.

The alleged incident occurred on Tuesday, August 9.

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A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Officers investigating a report of sexual assault in Basingstoke on Tuesday 9 August have arrested a man.

“A 37-year-old man, from Basingstoke, has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault on a female.

“He has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue.”