POLICE have today launched an investigation after a woman was allegedly assaulted on Southampton Common.

Forensics officers cordoned off a wooded area close the common's Hill Lane entrance this morning after a 26-year-old woman said someone had attacked her.

The cordon was lifted around 11am but officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the attack.

Witnesses should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.