A man has been arrested after an elderly woman was sexually assaulted in Grove Park.

The pensioner, whose age is unknown, was assaulted in her home near Bedivere Road around 5am yesterday morning (June 19).

The victim was taken to hospital and is being looked after by staff from a local Haven and specialist police officers.

A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape at 5pm yesterday.

He is currently in custody at a south London police station.

MORE TOP STORIES A 32-year-old neighbour, who did not wish to be named, said: “A policeman knocked on my door about 6am, they said there's been a serious incident up the road.

“Forensics were here all day yesterday and all day today.

“I stayed at a friends last night because I was a bit worried. When I came back the police were still here.

“They said there's been a sexual assault on an elderly lady, it's horrible.”

Detectives from the Sexual Offences, Exploitation and Child Abuse Command are investigating.

Enquiries continue.