Police appeal for victims of sexual assault outside Leeds bar to come forward

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Leeds District Adult Safeguarding Unit

Police are appealing for two victims of a reported sexual assault outside a Leeds bar in July to come forward.

The incident took place outside Mojo’s bar on Merrion Street in the city centre on July 29.

Between 1am and 2am, a man was seen to approach and sexually touch two women.

A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault in connection with the matter, and has been released on bail pending continuing investigation.

The alleged sexual assault took place between 1am and 2am outside Mojo's bar on Merrion Streetplaceholder image
The alleged sexual assault took place between 1am and 2am outside Mojo's bar on Merrion Street | James Hardisty

However, the identities of the victims are currently unknown.

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: “Despite a number of enquiries, detectives have so far been unable to identify the two victims and would ask them to come forward to speak with specialist officers.”

The women, or anyone who can identify them, or anyone who has any other information that could assist this investigation, are asked to contact the Leeds District Adult Safeguarding Unit on 101 or online referencing crime number 13260431258.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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