Hackney Police are investigating an allegation of sexual assault against a boy on Sunday in Oldhill Street, Stamford Hill.
A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape yesterday and remains in custody at an east London police station.
Detectives from the Met’s sexual offences, exploitation and child abuse command (SOECA) are involved in the investigation.
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