A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of assaulting a woman and refusing to leave from her car.

The incident happened at around 3.30am on Saturday, June 17, in the George Yard car park in Andover.

It was reported that the woman in her 20s was in the car park when she was assaulted by the man known to her.

He then got into her vehicle and refused to leave.

A 31-year-old man from Tidworth was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, stalking, and controlling and coercive behaviour.

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He has been released from custody on police bail.

According to police, it is believed the suspect made threats towards members of the public during the incident.

Officers investigating the assault are now looking to speak with anyone who witnessed the incident.

If you have any information that may assist the investigation, call 101 with reference 44230240232.

Or you can submit information online via: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary 

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.