A 20-YEAR-OLD man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sexual assault of a 15-year-old boy.

The arrest follows an incident, which happened in woodland off the Main Road in Martlesham at around 9.50pm on Wednesday November 7 where a 15-year old-boy was allegedly sexually assaulted.

A cordon is currently in place around the area in Martlesham while police carry out their enquiries.

The man, from the Clacton area, is currently being held in custody at the Martlesham Police Investigating Centre.