Police issue update after man arrested over string of sexual assaults in Harehills and Gipton

Police have issued an update after a man was arrested over a string of sexual assaults in Leeds.

A 29-year-old was arrested on Friday in connection with a series of reported sexual assaults in the Harehills and Gipton areas of Leeds.

The man has been released on bail with enquiries continuing.placeholder image
The man has been released on bail with enquiries continuing. | YEP

It followed a public appeal for information by West Yorkshire Police, including images and footage of a suspect, after incidents on November 17 on Berkley Road, Hill Top Mount and Amberton Road on December 8 and Back Hill Top Avenue on December 22.

“The man has been released on bail with enquiries continuing,” a force spokesperson confirmed to the YEP.

Anyone who has information about the incidents can contact detectives at Leeds District Safeguarding Unit by calling 101 or online via the 101LiveChat quoting reference 13250732608.

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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