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Police in York are appealing for a woman to come forward who came to the aid of a teenage girl who had been sexually assaulted in Acomb.
The incident happened at around 7.50pm on Wednesday 18 May while the victim was sat on a bench in Front Street.
The woman who came to her aid and anyone else who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101. You can also email [email protected]
If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12220085125
A man in his 50s was arrested shortly after the incident and released under investigation.