Detectives investigating a report of rape in Swaythling have arrested a 34-year-old man in connection with the incident.

We received a report at 3.09pm on Sunday 23 August that a 14-year-old girl had been raped by a male unknown to her in an area of trees off the Wide Lane roundabout, near Mansbridge Road.

Officers launched an investigation and are supporting the girl and her family as our enquiries continue.

As part of our investigation, officers have today (25 August) arrested a 34-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of rape.

He remains in custody at this time.

As the investigation progresses, officers are still keen to hear from any witnesses who may have key information.

If you have any information or CCTV footage that could assist our investigation, please call us on 101 quoting reference number 44260410740.

Alternatively, you can submit information online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or visit their website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/