Police appeal after woman sexually assaulted in Leeds

It happened in Chapel Allerton on Saturday (November 13)

King George Avenue in Chapel Allerton
Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 15th Nov 2021

Police are investigating after a woman was seriously sexually assaulted in Chapel Allerton in Leeds.

The woman, who is in her twenties, was walking home after a night out, when she was attacked by a man in King George Avenue at about 1am.

She phoned a friend a police later found her in nearby Toronto Place.

West Yorkshire Police say they're now searching for a "black man who was big and broad with large hands".

He's believed to be in his thirties or forties and clean shaven.

People are also being urged to check doorbell cameras and dashcams for any footage that could help the investigation.

Detective Inspector James Entwistle, of Leeds District CID, said: “We are treating this incident very seriously and are carrying out extensive enquiries to identify the suspect.

“We are continuing to trawl for CCTV in the area and are appealing for any drivers who have been in those locations between the times stated to check their dashcam footage. They may not have noticed the suspect at the time, but it is possible he could have been captured on their footage.

“The victim has been left understandably traumatised and we are doing everything we can to support her.

“We are also liaising closely with our colleagues on the local neighbourhood policing team who are increasing their patrols of the area to reassure people following this incident.”

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