GUILTY: Man admits to rape after sex attack on teenager in Leeds City Centre

The scene in Leeds city centre where the assault took place.

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McNally carried out the offences against the 19-year-old victim on the evening of Saturday January 20 this year.

The incident took place near to the river Aire, close to the junction of Neville Street and Sovereign Street.

McNally, of Everleigh Street, East End Park, appeared in court via a video link from Armley jail.

He spoke to confirm his name and give his date of birth and nationality.

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The robbery charge is in relation to the theft of an iphone and a handbag.

The fraud charge relates to McNally using the victim's stolen bank cards.

McNally's solicitor, Narinder Rathour, asked for the case to be adjourned for seven weeks before sentencing takes place.

Mr Rathour told the court it was necessary to obtain a psychiatric report to consider whether McNally is a danger to the public.

The lawyer also said time was needed to obtain an impact statement from the victim.

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The Recorder of Leeds, Judge Peter Collier, QC, said: "You have pleaded guilty to these offences. They are all very serious, as you know."

McNally was told he must also go on the sex offender register.

Detective Chief Inspector Ian Scott, of West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “We have specially-trained officers supporting the victim."