A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into a sexual assault.

Police were called at 11.45pm on Sunday following a report that a man had touched a woman inappropriately over her clothing in Hythe.

The incident happened on a path between Dymchurch Road and Portland Road.

The victim did not suffer injuries and was helped by members of the public nearby.

An appeal about the attack was launched by police.

A 23-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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