Man, 76, arrested over sex assault on girl, 14, in Cleethorpes

The attack took place in the Beacon Avenue area of the town on 17 March, police said

A 76-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl.

The girl told police she was walking in the Beacon Avenue area of Cleethorpes when she was approached and attacked on 17 March.

Humberside Police said assaults of this type were "thankfully rare" but it had stepped up patrols in the area.

The suspect has since been released on bail with strict conditions while inquires continue, the force said.