POLICE are investigating reports of a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Widnes.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested.

The attack on a 17-year-old girl is alleged to have happened on Thursday, September 24 at an address in Ann Street West.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said today: “The victim, a 17-year-old girl, is being supported by specialist officers.

“A 43-year-old man has been arrested as part of the investigation and has since been bailed while detectives continue with the investigation.”