Merseyside Police has arrested a man following an allegation of the sexual assault of a young woman yesterday morning.

The incident is reported to have happened at a property on Pine View Drive in Pensby at around 9.30am.

This afternoon, officers arrested a 37-year-old man from Heswall on suspicion of sexual assault.

An investigation scene was put in place on Pine View Drive as officers carried out forensic examinations and witness enquiries, but this has since been removed.

An extensive investigation is underway in the local area.

Detective Inspector Laura Parr said: "The young woman is currently being supported by our specially trained officers.

"Although an arrest has now been made our investigation is still in the very early stages as we seek to establish the full circumstances of what has taken place.

"We are currently examining a number of lines of enquiry including forensic evidence and potential witnesses who were on Pine View Drive on Saturday night and Sunday morning.

"I would appeal for anyone who believes they could assist the investigation to contact us via @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 as a matter of urgency."

Anyone who wants to report a sexual offence allegation is asked to call 101 where you will be spoken to by specially trained officers, or you can pass information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.