The 24-year-old was arrested yesterday in connection with a serious sexual assault, at a house on Balmoral Terrace, South Bank.
Officers were called to the property at 4pm on Monday (July 20).
The victim, a woman aged in her 20s, was being supported by specially trained officers.
He was due to appear at York Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning (July 22) charged with rape and two counts of assault.
I have been supporting the victim of a serious sexual assault this evening. Male arrested and enquires are on going.
— PC Ben Stevens (@PC12NYP) July 20, 2015