Hyde Park: Police appeal after rape in Leeds suburb
Police are appealing for witnesses following the rape of a woman in Leeds last night.
The incident happened at around 10pm in the city’s Hyde Park area.
The victim was walking to a nearby shop when she was approached by a man on Autumn Avenue who proceeded to attack her.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape and is currently in custody.
The victim is being supported by specially-trained officers.
Detective Inspector Tom Crossfill of Leeds CID said: “I would like to appeal for anyone who saw anything suspicious in or around Autumn Avenue last night which could assist in our investigation to please come forward.
“We have arrested a man aged in his thirties in connection with the offence and he is currently in custody.”
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or go online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat quoting reference 13260200509.