A MAN has been arrested on common assault in connection with an alleged attempted abduction in Ipswich.

Suffolk Police have arrested an 24-year-old man in connection with the incident which happened in Congreve Road.

The arrest was made at 3.25pm yesterday, following investigations into an incident which occurred between 3.20pm and 3.35pm on Monday, May 10.

An 11-year-old girl was walking along the road when a male approached her and grabbed her arm.

The man has been released on police bail and is due to return to Ipswich Police Station at 7pm on July 8.

If anyone has any information in relation to this incident they are asked to contact Suffolk Police on 01473 613500 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.