Man arrested after reports woman sexually assaulted and robbed in Harrogate

Police have been carrying out extra patrols in the Bogs Lane area

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 17th Feb 2023

A man has been arrested by police investigating reports a woman was sexually assaulted and robbed in Harrogate.

It's believed a woman was approached in the Bogs Lane area at around 8.30pm on Wednesday 15 February.

Police said the man stole her phone and jacket, before carrying out the assault.

A man in his 20s is now being questioned by North Yorkshire Police, who have been carrying out extra patrols in the area.

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