A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in connection with an incident which took place in the town centre.

An appeal issued on Friday by Cheshire Police reported that at around 2am on Thursday, a woman was walking along Barbauld Street when she became aware of a man who was following her.

The force said that the man reportedly attempted to grab her and pushed her towards a wall, before making inappropriate comments towards her.

The woman managed to get away and returned home. She then reported the incident to the police.

Cheshire Police launched a public appeal for information in relation to the incident, and officers have since arrested a 32-year-old local man.

A spokesman for the force confirmed that he is currently in police custody.