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Last Updated: Thursday, 17 April, 2003, 05:50 GMT 06:50 UK
Assault investigation ends
A teenage woman has withdrawn an allegation of serious sexual assault.

Police had said the 19-year-old was forced by a man into a lane in the centre of Weston-super-Mare, and sexually assaulted.

The incident was alleged to have taken place on Monday 14 April.

Police now confirm they are no longer investigating the incident.

A spokesperson said: "Officers are considering whether or not to take further action in regards to this matter."




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