Police are hunting for a man who sexually assaulted a woman in York city centre.
It happened on Three Cranes Lane shortly before 11pm on Saturday (23 November).
The victim was sexually assaulted by a male at the end of the alley by St Sampsons Square, between the Three Cranes pub and Pizza Express.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are requesting the public’s assistance to help establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.”
A 54-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident, and released under investigation while enquiries continue.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact the police.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for DC Chris Stapleton | |
| Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website |
| Email DC Stapleton here | |
| Quote reference number 12190215798 |
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