A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following an incident involving a group of teenage boys in Salisbury.

A group of teenage boys were approached by a man on the Market Square at around 9.45pm on Thursday, August 22.

He reportedly made sexually suggestive comments towards them and inappropriately touched one of the boys.

Police consequently arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of sexual assault.

The suspect has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

The assault took place in Market Square outside Salisbury Guildhall.The assault took place in Market Square outside Salisbury Guildhall.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault outside the Guildhall, Salisbury.

"If you saw what happened, or have information that could help with our enquiries please contact us via the website wiltshire.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime.

"Or you can call 101 quoting reference number 54240099367."