A BOY has been arrested following a spate of indecent exposure incidents and sexual offences in Southampton.

A 12-year-old boy from the city has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure and a public order offence.

He was also arrested in connection with four sexual assaults and two indecent exposure offences relating to separate incidents.

The boy has been questioned by officers and released on police bail while enquiries continue.

As previously reported, a woman was flashed by a man as she walked through the underpass below St Andrews Road in the St Mary's ward of Southampton.

She was then followed into Trinity Road car park towards her car.

The male is said to have tried to get into her vehicle, but she managed to drive away during the incident at around 3.45pm on March 18.

Officers want to speak to anyone who may help with their enquiries.

Witnesses are urged to call police on 101 quoting 44210101866.

Alternatively, they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or report via their website.