A TEENAGER has been arrested following an alleged sexual offence in Alloa.

The incident is said to have taken place around the skate park area at Scott Crescent on Wednesday, July 22.

A 17-year-old - who was arrested on Wednesday, August 5 - has since been released with the investigation ongoing, Police Scotland has confirmed.

A spokeswoman said: “A 17-year-old male youth has been arrested in connection with an ongoing enquiry into the report of a sexual offence which occurred in the Scott Crescent area of Alloa on Wednesday, July 22.

“He has been released pending further enquiry."