Police are investigating an early morning sex assault beside a river in Ealing .

A crime scene is in place by the River Brent, in Perivale Park, after an allegation was made by a woman, relating to a lone male suspect, on Saturday (May 13).

A concerned resident posted to Facebook after a blue forensics tent was pitched up along the river, and wrote they heard a police helicopter overhead.

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed they were called to the scene at 6.30am to an allegation of attempted sexual assault in the area of Perivale Park, Ealing.

A spokesman said: "The allegation was made by a woman and relates to a lone male suspect.

"A crime scene is in place. There have been no arrests at this very early stage."

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