A MAN has been arrested after an alleged sexual assault in Bournemouth.

Dorset Police received a report shortly before 2am on Sunday, February 13 that a woman had been touched inappropriately over her clothing on a number of occasions by a man in the area of Poole Hill.

Following enquiries by officers and an image appeal, a 45-year-old local man was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.

He has been released under investigation as officers continue to make enquiries.