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York: Update on serious sexual assault investigation at Memorial Gardens

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Published: 11:36 17/06/2022

The 18-year-old man arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault on a woman in Memorial Gardens in York during the early hours of Thursday (16 June 2022) has been released on conditional police bail while enquiries continue.

The scene is now completely open to the public.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12220103247 when providing details.

 

Second appeal, issued 4.53pm, Thursday 16 June 2022...

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with serious sexual assault investigation in York

Police investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman in York have arrested an 18-year-old man in connection with the inquiry.

The incident, which happened at the Memorial Gardens off Leeman Road, was reported at 4.41am today (Thursday 16 June 2022).

The woman is receiving specialist support while police enquiries continue.

The location remains partially cordoned off to the public.

The suspect was arrested this (Thursday) afternoon and is currently being questioned in custody.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12220103247 when providing details.

 

First appeal, issued 10.34am, Thursday 16 June 2022...

Serious sexual assault under investigation in York

Police in York are investigating a serious sexual assault on a woman at the Memorial Gardens off Leeman Road.

The incident was reported at 4.41am today (Thursday 16 June 2022) and the woman is receiving specialist support while police enquiries continue.

The location has been cordoned off to the public.

Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room.

If you would prefer to remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number NYP-16062022-0058 when providing details.

 

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