A MAN has been arrested by police investigating reports of a sexual assault at a popular park shortly after midnight.

Sussex Police responded to a report of a sexual assault on a man at Hill Barn Recreation Ground in Worthing.

Officers attended the scene and conducted a search of the area.

A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation.

The incident is believed to have taken place between 11.30pm on August 12 and midnight.

Pictures taken from the scene show forensic officers investigating an area beside a barbed wired fence.

Police crime scene tape can be seen to mark the cordon which is manned by one officer.

A scientific support officer can also be seen taking pictures of the area.

The victim is receiving specialist support, Sussex Police said.

A spokesman for the force said: "Sussex Police responded to a report of a sexual assault on a man at Hill Barn Recreation Ground in Worthing shortly after midnight today.

"Officers attended the scene and conducted a search of the area.

"The incident is believed to have taken place between 11.30pm on August 12 and midnight of August 13.

"An area at the recreation ground has been cordoned off while the investigation continues.

"The victim is receiving specialist support.

"A 41-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation."