A 32-year-old man has been arrested following a sexual assault on a woman in Leigh.

The attack happened at about 3am on Sunday, as the victim walked home after a night out in the town centre.

The woman was followed across the roundabout near Sainsbury's to Wigan Road and pushed her into a path near the old Post Office where her attacker sexually assaulted her.

A 32-year-old man remains in police custody for questioning.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 5307 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.