Sex attacker targeted woman, 85

DETECTIVES hunting an attacker who sexually assaulted an 85-year-old woman in Castleford have released this e-fit.

Officers were alerted to the assault at about 8.20am on Thursday, May 20, in Castleford.

A 51-year-old man was arrested shortly afterwards. He has now been released on bail and police inquiries continue.

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Det Insp Nick Wallen of West Yorkshire Police's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team said: "This was an extremely traumatic incident for the victim.

"However, despite what she has gone through, she has been able to provide the police with a very detailed description of her attacker as well as providing us with an electronic image of the man involved."

He is white, in his late thirties to early forties, 5ft 7in- 5ft 8in tall, with brown hair, clean shaven and of stocky build.

Anyone with information is urged to call detectives on 01274 376104.