Arrest made after early hours sex attack on man walking through Hull park

The attack is reported to have happened in the early hours of Thursday, 8 February.

An arrest has been made after a man was sexually assaulted while walking through a park.

The man was reportedly attacked in Pearson Park in Hull in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 8 February.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault. He has been released on bail pending further investigations.

Det Insp Jon Jeffs, from Humberside Police, said: "I know this incident will be extremely concerning for our local community; however, I hope the news of this arrest reassures the public that we have been and continue to treat this investigation as a priority."

He added that additional officers will be in the area over the coming days to "reassure the local community".

Man sexually assaulted walking through Hull park in early hours

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