Teenage girl assaulted on York cycle path

Melrosegate in York, with the cycle path behind. Photograph © Google Street View
29 Jan 2018 @ 4.36 pm
| Crime, News

A teenage girl was assaulted on a York cycle path and police are appealing for witnesses.

The incident happened between 9.35pm and 10.10pm on Saturday night (January 27) on the cycle path near Melrosegate by the flyover bridge.

A North Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said:

Enquiries are ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to contact police.

No other details have been released. If you can help, contact the police on the numbers below.

north-yorkshire-police-logo-25How to help the police

Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for the York Serious Crime Team
Or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
Quote reference number 12180015747

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