A TEENAGER has been arrested in connection with the sexual assault of a girl in Runcorn.

A 16-year-old girl was walking along a footpath near a pond in the Town Park when she is believed to have been approached by a man.

The alleged incident happened off Lodge Lane at around 2.40pm on Friday, January 23.

A 16-year-old boy from Runcorn remains in custody and is helping officers with their enquiries.