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Teenage girl sexually assaulted in York – Police seek key witness

Fri 27 May

Front Street, Acomb. Photograph © Google Street View

Fri 27 May 2022  @ 9:55am
YorkMix
Crime, News

A teenage girl was sexually assaulted as she sat on a bench in York.

The incident happened at around 7.50pm on Wednesday 18 May.

The victim was sitting on a bench in Front Street, Acomb, when she was assaulted.

Police want to trace a woman who came to the aid of the teenager at the time.

A force spokesperson said: “The woman who came to her aid and anyone else who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.”

You can find the contact details below.

A man in his 50s was arrested shortly after the incident and released under investigation.

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How to help the police

  • Call North Yorkshire Police on 101
  • Email Freya Smith here
  • Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
  • Quote reference number 12220085125


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