• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

News and entertainment worth sharing – York and North Yorkshire

  • News
  • Things to do
  • Radio
  • Vouchers
  • Categories
    • Business
  • More
    • Comments
    • Advertise
    • Contact us
Castle Howard summer concerts 19 - 21 August
Castle Howard summer concerts 19 - 21 August
Castle Howard summer concerts 19 - 21 August
Castle Howard summer concerts 19 - 21 August

Police seal off York riverside after ‘serious sexual assault’

The police van and cordon at South Esplanade. Photographs: YorkMix
Sunday 18 July, 2021 @ 10.55 am News YorkMix
Share via...

Police sealed off Tower Gardens in York this morning.

Scenes of crime officers were at the riverside area investigating allegations of a serious sexual assault.

Members of the public reported a disturbance involving a group of people, “including people involved in sexual activity”, in the early hours of Sunday morning, police said. 

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Officers received the report at around 3.20am and are carrying out extensive enquiries into the incident and into allegations of a serious sexual assault.

“A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on conditional police bail to allow for further enquiries to be carried out.”

A police crime scenes officer carries a yellow evidence marker
An officer close to the closed YO1 Beach Club

Crime scene tape was stretched across all the entrances to Tower Gardens. A CSI van was parked on Tower Street, and another van on South Esplanade.

The cordon was lifted by 11.30am.

Earlier, officers at each entrance were advising pedestrians and cyclists on the best diversions around the cordon.

Two CSI officers were in Tower Gardens this morning. They were photographing an area close to Tower Place.

Two yellow evidence markers were on the path close to the river near South Esplanade.

The YO1 Beach Club – the summer beach and play area – was closed due to the investigation in the morning. But it reopened at 12.30pm, posting on Facebook: “We thank you for your understanding and hope to see you down there later!”

Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident but has not yet spoken to the police is asked to get in touch.

How to help the police

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
  • Quote reference number 12210162345

Investigators in Tower Gardens
Cycle Heaven York
Cycle Heaven York
Cycle Heaven York
Cycle Heaven #ad
A police photographer in Tower Gardens
A police officer talks to a member of the public by the river
The cordon at South Esplanade
CSI officers at the scene
A police officer near the Tower Street entrance
A wider view of the scene
Tape closing off the steps
The Tower Street entrance
A crime scene investigation van parked on Tower Street

Related

Footer

YorkMix
News 01904 848 766
Email YorkMix news »
5-6 King's Court, Shambles, York  YO1 7LD
YorkMix Radio
General enquiries 01904 375 029
Studio/competitions 01904 375 030
Email YorkMix Radio »
Selby Superbowl, Bawtry Road, Selby  YO8 8NA
YorkMix is a trading name of YorkMix Media Ltd
Registered in England
Company number: 07814727
VAT number: 154 0364 34
© York Sound Ltd

Copyright © 2022 YorkMix Media Ltd

We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies.
Cookie settingsACCEPT
Manage consent

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT