Police in Antigua and Barbuda are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving a tourist at a local hotel, authorities have said.

The complainant, a 26-year-old woman, told police she was sexually assaulted by a male hotel employee on the evening of 28 July.

The victim and her 24-year-old female companion arrived in Antigua and Barbuda on 27 July and checked into the hotel the same evening.

According to police, the two women were socialising in the hotel’s bar area where they interacted with several hotel employees.

The victim reportedly told one employee she felt unwell. He allegedly offered to take her to her room but instead led her to another room in the hotel, where the assault is said to have taken place.

Authorities said the woman managed to return to the lobby area, where she reunited with her friend who had been searching for her.

Police have launched an investigation into the incident. No arrests have been made, and inquiries continue.