A WOMAN was sexually assaulted in the early hours of Sunday morning after getting into a car she believed was a taxi near Bedford Place in Southampton.

The 30-year-old woman, from Fareham, got into the car just before 2pm on Sunday. She was then sexually assaulted over her clothes before being left near junction 9 of the M27 (Whiteley).

The woman was left with no physical injuries.

Now officers have arrested a 57-year-old man on suspicion of sexual assault. He is currently in police custody.

Hampshire Constabulary are still appealing for information over the incident. Detective Inspector Andy Symes said: “Were you out in Bedford Place on Saturday night? Could you have seen a lone woman getting into a suspicious vehicle? We’d like to hear from you if you have any information which could help us.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference '44170292619', or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.