A man was arrested in Coalville town centre following a report of an assault on a woman yesterday (Sunday).

Leicestershire Police have confirmed that the incident took place in Belvoir Road on Sunday morning.

The man, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of an offensive weapon

There was a police presence in the town around the area close to Marlborough Square following the incident.

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told Coalville Nub News: "A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, possession of an offensive weapon and possession of cannabis.

"He has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

"The arrest follows a report of an assault in Belvoir Road, Coalville, around 11.45am yesterday (Sunday 21 May).

"The victim, a woman in her 20s, wasn't injured during the incident.

"Both parties were known to each other and enquiries are continuing into the incident."