Arrest update as police investigate rape of 15-year-old girl in East End Park, Leeds
By Alex Grant
Published 24th Nov 2025, 12:15 BST
A man has been bailed as investigations continue into the reported rape of a 15-year-old girl near Leeds city centre.
Officers responded to reports of a rape in East End Park, Leeds at 2.53am in the early hours of Friday, November 14.
A police cordon was immediately put in place around the park as investigators worked to establish the full circumstances of what happened.
In an update, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape, he’s been bailed pending further enquiries.”
The 15-year-old victim is being supported by specially trained officers.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 or online via the 101LiveChat quoting reference 132 of 14/11. Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.