A MAN has been arrested after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted at a North Yorkshire fairground.

The girl, aged in her late teens, attended Northallerton Police Station at about 8.15am today to report she had suffered a serious sexual assault at Northallerton Fairground overnight.

A 24-year-old man was identified as a suspect and arrested, and is currently being questioned in police custody.

The girl is receiving support from specially trained detectives.

Investigations into the attack are ongoing, and police are expected to be in the area throughout today.

Witnesses or anyone with information that could help police should phone 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

Quote reference number 12170073553 when providing details about the incident.