Nottinghamshire Police are re-appealing for witnesses and information following a sexual assault.

A woman is reported to have been attacked at around 3.10am on April 27 on a canal towpath, near HMRC’s office and Sainsbury’s in Nottingham.

The cordon was put in place and has since been lifted on the small walkway.

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Police have increased patrols in the area to reassure members of the public and enquiries are ongoing.

A 31-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released pending further investigation.

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Anyone with information is asked to call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 59 of April 27.