A 34-year-old Southampton man has been arrested on suspicion of rape after a 14-year-old girl reported being sexually assaulted in a wooded area of Swaythling, Southampton. The allegation, reported to have occurred in broad daylight, has prompted a major police investigation and specialist support for the girl.

Police were called shortly after 3pm on Sunday to trees near the Wide Lane roundabout and Mansbridge Road, where officers and forensic teams were deployed. The suspect remains in custody, while Hampshire Police continue to seek witnesses, CCTV footage and other information, quoting reference 44260410740.