POLICE are investigating an alleged attempted sexual assault following a burglary in Ottery.

POLICE are investigating an alleged attempted sexual assault following a burglary in Ottery.

The incident took place last Friday between 1.30am and 3.30am.

Investigating Officer DC Steve Harrington said a 17-year-old boy not local to the Devon area has been arrested in connection with the incident.

He has been released on police bail until January 23 pending further enquiries.