POLICE have arrested a man in connection with a serious assault in Bridgwater.

The suspect, who is aged 37, has been released under investigation.

The development comes after police issued a CCTV image of a person they wanted to speak to as part of their ongoing enquiries into the incident.

The sexual assault of a woman took place in Clarks Road late on Friday June 3.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: "A 37-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault that happened in Bridgwater last month.

"It comes after officers released a CCTV image of an individual they wanted to speak to as part of our ongoing enquiries into a sexual assault on a woman in Clarks Road late on Friday 3 June.

"The man, who was arrested on Monday 11 July, has been released under investigation."

Anyone who can help the police enquiries and is yet to speak to officers is asked to call 101 and give reference number 5222131650.