A MAN has been bailed after a woman was the victim of a sexual assault in Lymington.

As reported, police are appealing for information after a 20-year-old woman was attacked in the early hours of Sunday (February 22) in an alleyway near Harvester Way.

A 27-year-old man, from New Milton, was arrested on suspicion of rape and has been bailed until April 27.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any information should contact the Western Investigation Team at Southampton Central police station on 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.