The attack took place on Aberavon Road
POLICE investigating a sexual assault in Port Talbot have arrested a teenage man in connection with the incident.
Detectives launched a manhunt on Sunday night after a woman was assaulted after getting into a car outside the town's train station.
The victim — who is in her 40s — was driven to Baglan Industrial Estate where she was attacked on land off Aberavon Road .
Tonight police confirmed a 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Officers said the investigation is on-going, and appealed for anyone with information about the incident — or anyone who saw a bronze-coloured saloon car being driven around Port Talbot on Sunday night — to come forward.
Meanwhile South Wales Police detective inspector Phil Sparrow thanked the public for their help.
He said: "We understand that this incident has caused a lot of concern in the community, and as a result of our investigations so far a suspect is now in custody.
"I would like to thank the public for their support of our investigation, and for the information they have provided to us."
Can you help? Call South Wales Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting reference 1600146293
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