AN INVESTIGATION into a reported sexual assault in Slough has been discontinued as it was a false report.

Officers launched an investigation following a report on Thursday that a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Trelawney Avenue.

But following enquries this has been established as a false report.

Detective sergeant Jon Groenen, from Maidenhead Force CID, said: “Thames Valley Police takes reports of this nature extremely seriously and always conducts a thorough investigation.

“If anyone has been a victim of a sexual offence please do not hesitate in coming forward. We will listen to you, provide appropriate support and investigate to bring offenders to justice.”