POLICE are investigating after they say a 16-year-old female was the victim of a "serious sexual assault" in Ulverston.
They say the alleged attack happened at about 10.30pm on Friday, February 2, in an alleyway off Brogden Street in the town centre .
A 15-year-old boy from Barrow has since been arrested in connection with the alleged incident, and released on police bail, pending further inquiries.
Police are continuing their investigations and anyone with information should contact police on 0845 330 0247 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
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