Police appeal after girl sexually assaulted in Acomb

Officers want to speak to a woman who helped the victim.

Author: Harry LongPublished 27th May 2022

Police in York are appealing for a woman to come forward who came to the aid of a teenage girl who had been sexually assaulted in Acomb.

The incident happened last Wednesday evening while the victim was sat on a bench in Front Street.

A man in his 50s was arrested shortly after the incident and released under investigation.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police on 101.

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