Police investigating report of attempted kidnap after woman 'grabbed' from behind in Hunslet, Leeds
By Tom Coates
Published 10th Dec 2025, 15:49 GMT
Police investigating a reported attempted kidnap in Leeds have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.
At around 1:20am on November 14, a man approached a 21-year-old woman on The Oval, Hunslet.
Police have said the victim was approached from behind and grabbed before managing to get away and to a place of safety.
The suspect has been described as unsteady on his feet and after the incident, was seen walking unsteadily through the Morrisons car park towards Hunslet Library.
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Two CCTV images have been released of a man police would like to speak to identify as part of their investigation. In the images, the man appears to be holding a green sleeping bag.
Anyone with information has been asked to contact Leeds District CID via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or call 101, quoting crime reference 13250655989.