A sexual assault is alleged to taken place last night in a Suffolk nature reserve.

East Anglian Daily Times: Police have cordoned off an area at Needham Lakes this morningPolice have cordoned off an area at Needham Lakes this morning (Image: Archant)

Suffolk police have cordoned off an area of Needham Lakes as officers investigate the reports.

The victim has given the name of a man she accuses of carrying out the assault, which is said to have happened between 8pm and 10.30pm.

Officers are asking anyone who may have been in the area between these times last night, particularly anyone who was in the car park near the family play area and the small kiosk, to come forward.

If you can help please call Suffolk police on 101, quoting crime number ST/15/649.