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Man arrested in connection with sexual assault

Police tape around a footpath in Maltravers Leisure ParkImage source, Eddie Mitchell
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The man, a 21-year-old who police say is local, is being held in police custody

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A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident in a park in West Sussex.

Sussex Police said they were called to the area of Maltravers Leisure Park in Littlehampton at 19:15 BST on Friday.

The man, a 21-year-old who police say is local, is being held in police custody.

The force added that the victim, a 14-year-old girl, continues to be supported by specialist trained officers.

Sussex Police is appealing for an witnesses to contact them.

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