A man has been arrested after allegedly making lewd comments to children at a park.

He reportedly approached several children and made sexual remarks.

It was reported he also hugged one of the children, police said.

The incident happened at Cedar Lodge Park in Oakley Road in the Regents Park area of Southampton.

The 64-year-old was arrested on suspicion of inciting a 13 to 15-year-old girl to engage in sexual activity, and sexual assault.