A MAN has been arrested following an attempted rape near Southampton.

Police say the incident, which happened on Saturday, involved a 31-year-old woman who was attacked by a man who had made an indecent suggestion to her. 

The incident happened in woods off Row Down, between Roughdown Lane and Kings Copse Road, Blackfield.

Police previously launched a manhunt and appealed to the public for information.

Officers investigating the assault have now arrested a man in connection with the incident. 

A 30-year-old man from Blackfield has been arrested on suspicion of attempted rape. 

He remains in custody at this time.

Anyone who witnessed anything is urged to call police on 101 and to speak to Western CID quoting 44210001443.