New York Street police incident: Man arrested after woman injured in Leeds city centre assault

A 49-year-old man has been arrested by police after the assault of a woman in Leeds City Centre.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 6.19pm yesterday (Sunday), police received a report of an assault in New York Street, Leeds. Following enquiries a 49-year-old man was arrested and taken into custody.

“A woman received treatment for injuries which were not believed to be serious. Enquiries are ongoing.”

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