A man has been arrested

Detectives have arrested a man after a teenage girl was raped in broad daylight.

Police were called at 3.09pm on Sunday, August 23 with reports that a 14-year-old girl was raped by a man she did not know in an area of trees off the Wide Lane roundabout, Swaythling.

The force launched an investigation and have now arrested a 34-year-old man from Southampton on suspicion of rape on Tuesday, August 25. He remains in custody at this time and the police are continuing to appeal for further information.

Detective superintendent, Ross Toms, previously said: “This incident was understandably very distressing for the girl involved. Our specialist officers are supporting her while we have significant resources in the area thoroughly investigating this incident as a priority.

“Police will be in the Swaythling area following up on all available lines of enquiry, speaking to local people and reviewing CCTV.

“If you saw or heard anything in this area between the times stated, no matter how small your information could be crucial so please contact police.”

If you have any information or CCTV footage that could help, call 101 quoting reference number 44260410740.