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A 14-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a reported sexual assault in Hastings on Sunday (March 14).
Police said the incident in Alexandra Park was reported to have happened at around 8.45pm.
The victim, a 17-year-old girl, is receiving support from specialist officers.
The suspect has been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
Officers will be carrying out patrols in the area to provide reassurance to communities and to identify and deter any criminal behaviour.
Anyone with any information about what happened is asked to contact police online or by calling 101, quoting serial 1218 of 14/03.