Hyde Park, Leeds: Man in his 30s arrested after woman raped in Yorkshire
Police are appealing for information following the rape of a woman in Leeds.
The incident happened at around 10pm when the victim was walking to a nearby shop in the Hyde Park area of the city.
She was approached by a man on Autumn Avenue who attacked her.
West Yorkshire Police said a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of rape and is currently in custody, while the victim is being supported by specially-trained officers.
Detective Inspector Tom Crossfill of Leeds CID said: “I would like to appeal for anyone who saw anything suspicious in or around Autumn Avenue last night which could assist in our investigation to please come forward.
“We have arrested a man aged in his thirties in connection with the offence and he is currently in custody.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 13260200509. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.