Man Arrested Over Leeds Rape

    A man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault on a woman in Leeds city centre yesterday.

    The 57-year-old man, from Leeds, was arrested this morning on a bus in the Greengates area of Bradford. He has been transported back to custody in Leeds.

    He has been arrested on suspicion of rape in connection with an incident involving a 36-year-old woman near to The Palace pub, in Kirkgate, Leeds, shortly before 6am yesterday. (30/6)

    The arrest follows an appeal for information which received a significant response from members of the public.

     

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