Police officers investigating an incident in St Lawrence have charged a man.
Police were called at 9.32am on Wednesday 22nd December with reports of a woman being assaulted in woodland near Undercliff Drive.
The woman did not sustain serious injuries.
Charged with false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence
Following enquiries, a 28-year-old man , of no fixed abode, has been charged with false imprisonment with intent to commit a sexual offence.
He was remanded in custody to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court today (24th December).
A 17-year-old boy who was arrested as part of enquiries has been released with no further action.
News shared by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary, in their own words. Ed
