A MAN was seriously sexually assaulted in a Southampton park.

The 29-year-old victim was assaulted in East Park close to the entrance to the park at the very top of Above Bar Street.

The incident happened between 2.54am and 7.49am on Sunday.

Officers set up a cordon today in East Park to carry out initial enquiries.

Police said the cordon has since been lifted.

The man is being supported by specialist officers.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: “We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of East Park on Sunday morning, perhaps after a night out, who saw or heard anything suspicious between these times.”

Anyone with information can call 101 quoting 44190385107.