A MAN arrested in connection with a reported sexual assault in Purbeck will face no further police action.

The incident was reported to have occurred during the night of Wednesday, July 15, into the morning of Thursday, July 16, last year, in the area of Durlston Country Park, Swanage.

It was reported a woman aged in her 20s was sexually assaulted by a man.

A Dorset Police spokesman said: "A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and was released on police bail.

"He was subsequently released under investigation as enquiries continued but has now been released from the investigation and will face no further police action.

"The investigation into this matter has now concluded."