POLICE officers and detectives are set to carry out patrols at a park after reports of a serious sexual offence against a three-year-old child.

As reported by the Daily Echo, a man in his 60s has been arrested following the incident, which happened shortly after 3pm on Monday, August 31, at Ford Victoria Country Park in Yarmouth, on the Isle of Wight.

Hampshire Constabulary now says that the area will be patrolled as part of the investigation into the incident, which has been named Operation July.

Superintendent Sarah Jackson said: “This investigation is very much ongoing and we are grateful to those who have spoken with us and provided information to us via the online portal we shared this weekend.

“Officers will be at the Fort between 11.30am and 4pm today carrying out patrols and conducting enquiries, so if you are visiting the area today you can expect to see the teams investigating this incident.

“Teams will be handing out witness appeal leaflets with a view to capturing other potential witnesses who may not have seen our media appeals. In addition to those who are down at the location there is a lot of hard work going on behind the scenes and we will endeavour to keep you all informed of any significant updates.

“Please do not hesitate to approach our officers if you are in the area today and have any concerns, or more importantly any information that could help us investigate this crime.”

The arrested man has been bailed until September 28.

Anyone with information on the incident can call police on 101, quoting Operation July, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Alternatively, visit https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC20E11-PO1 and submit photos or videos online.