Man arrested over sexual assault on 8 year old in Leeds

Detectives investigating a sexual assault involving an 8 year old girl in Leeds have made an arrest.

Published 5th Mar 2016

Detectives investigating a sexual assault on a girl while she was in a Leeds bakery have made an arrest.

The 8 year old was in Greggs on the Headrow with her mum and brother back in February when it happened.

West Yorkshire Police say a Bradford man, arrested on suspicion of sexual assault, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Chief Inspector Mark Griffin from the Leeds District Policing Team said:

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"A 34-year-old man from the Bradford area has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who shared our appeal for information, and for the public's support in this matter."