Arrest after reports of sexual assaults near University of Hudderfield
Seven women reported being approached by a man near the campus on Tuesday evening.
An arrest has been made by police investigating reports of women being sexually assaulted in an incident near the University of Huddersfield.
West Yorkshire Police safeguarding detectives are conducting multiple enquiries following several reports of a man approaching and sexually touching women around and near the grounds of the campus on on Tuesday 10 November.
Officers attended after being called by the security office there, and established seven women had been approached and sexually assaulted by a suspect between 6pm and 6.30pm.
All had made off from a suspect after he approached and grabbed at them.
A 29-year-old man has been arrested in Huddersfield on suspicion of sexual assault offences. He remains in custody for questioning.
Kirklees Police has remained in close contact with the university which is supporting those affected by the incident and also working to support the police investigation.
Detective Inspector Sarah Bradley of the Kirklees District Safeguarding Unit, said: "We fully recognise the distress and concern this incident has caused and can confirm a comprehensive investigation remains ongoing into these offences.
"We continue to work closely with our partners at the University to provide reassurance to students and staff and remain fully committed to supporting victims and safeguarding those who live, study and work in Huddersfield.
"Anyone who may have information or footage relevant to this investigation is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or by calling 101, quoting reference 1367 of 10/11/2026.”