A 20-year-old man has been arrested after a woman was sexually assaulted in a Southampton park.

The woman, in her 20s, was assaulted in East Park, on Above Bar Street, between 4.30am and 5am on Sunday, February 5.

The man has been bailed until April 7 but officers are trying to track down two men dressed in suits who approached her afterwards while she was standing, distressed, outside Sprinkles.

Police believe these men may have been door staff and where checking to see if the woman was ok.

DC Laura Hardy from the Western Investigation Team said: “We are looking to trace these two men who we think approached the woman after the assault.

“If this was you. Please get in contact with us, you may have information valuable to this investigation. Call 101 and quote 44170046410.  

“We would like to remind those on a night out in the city to be alert but not alarmed and consider our personal safety advice. 

“We would advise you to always stick with friends, look out for each other and walk in busy well-lit areas. Consider how you will be getting home before you’ve gone out for the evening, arrange a taxi or a lift home with a friend. 

“Report anyone suspicious to 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.”