A man has been charged with kidnap after a woman was assaulted in the city centre.

Police officers received reports of a domestic-related incident on Queensway, near Bell Street, shortly after 3pm on Saturday.

It was reported the woman had been assaulted.

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Following an investigation, detectives have now charged a man.

Suraj Rana, 34, of Thomas Street, Smethwick, Sandwell has been charged with kidnap, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating.

He appeared at Southampton Magistrates Court on Monday, November 11 and was further remanded into custody.

Rana is due to next appear at Southampton Crown Court on Friday, December 13.