A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assault after an incident in Bungay.

The 27-year-old from the town was taken into custody yesterday evening and interviewed by detectives.

On Sunday, April 3 a woman in her 30s was walking along Upper Olland Street in Bungay when a man allegedly grabbed her from behind at shortly before 1am.

He pulled her into an alleyway and then allegedly assaulted her.

The man let go of her and she was able to run back towards Upper Olland Street where members of the public came to her aid.

The 27-year-old man has now been released on bail to return to Lowestoft Police Station on May 24.

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to call Detective Simon Bridgland at Lowestoft CID on 01473 613500.