A MAN has been released from custody following a serious sexual assault in Eastleigh.

The 20-year-old man was arrested after a 22-year-old woman was seriously sexually assaulted in Eastleigh, between 11.30pm on January 8, and the early hours of January 9.

The victim walked down Beaulieu Road, before going through an alleyway to Selbourne Avenue.

She then went into another alleyway into Whyteways, where the offence took place.

Officers carried out house-to-house enquiries in the area.

A Hampshire Constabulary spokesperson said: "Did you see or hear anything suspicious around these times and locations?

"Do you have CCTV covering any of the locations?

"Were you driving through the area at this time?

"Did you see anything suspicious?

"Do you have any dash cam footage?

"If you can help, please call 101 quoting Operation Priority."