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A man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault after several reports of incidents at a Birmingham nightclub.

Police launched an investigation into a number of sex attack reports alleged to have taken place at Uprawr in Hampton Street.

It was alleged a woman was assaulted a number of times in the last year at the alternative club night - located in The Asylum.

Hundreds of comments then flooded into Facebook, with concerns raised to West Midlands Police.

A 23-year-old was arrested and remained in police custody on Tuesday afternoon, April 21.

In a statement released by the club, it said the accused would no longer be 'let onto the premises' and staff would be supporting police enquiries.

The police investigation, Operation Islet, is ongoing and officers said they take all "allegations of sexual assault seriously, no matter how long ago".

Anyone who has information or needs to report a sexual assault, is urged to contact the force directly.

A statement from West Midlands Police read: "A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following reports a woman was assaulted at Uprawr nightclub a number of times in the last year.

"He remains in police custody at this time. The statement released by the club references the ongoing investigation, but we're aware that a number of concerns have been raised in the comment section.

"We'd urge anyone with information to contact us directly."

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Police work with several agencies who can offer support throughout the criminal justice process and beyond.

Please click here for more information, advice and support regarding sexual assault and sexual abuse.

If you have any information about this investigation please contact the team directly on 0121 626 5420.

Police can also be contacted via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk from 8am – midnight, we can also be called on 101 anytime.

If you have information but you’d like to remain anonymous - you can speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are. Please quote Operation Islet.