Man arrested after woman grabbed while walking in Yorkshire field

By Daniel Sheridan
Published 9th Mar 2023, 15:35 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2023, 15:35 BST
Detectives investigating an incident where a woman was grabbed by a man near to a Leeds village are appealing to trace a potential witness.

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred between 11.30am and noon on Thursday, February 9, while the victim was walking in a field off Ledston Mill Lane, Ledston.

The arrested man was subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries, police confirmed.

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His bail conditions include not entering the area of Ledston village.

Man arrested after woman grabbed while walking in Yorkshire fieldMan arrested after woman grabbed while walking in Yorkshire field
Man arrested after woman grabbed while walking in Yorkshire field

Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit are continuing to investigate the incident and are appealing to trace a woman who was seen on a bench being approached by a male suspect minutes after the incident on February 9.

That woman, or anyone who was in the area and has any information that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact Leeds District Safeguarding Unit via 101 quoting crime reference 13230082600 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat