Police appeal for witnesses after woman raped in Hyde Park, Leeds

A man has been arrested after a woman was targeted last night

Autumn Avenue in Hyde Park
Author: Matt SoanesPublished 10th Apr 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses after a serious sexual assault on a woman in Leeds last night.

The incident took place around 10pm in Hyde Park when a woman walking to a nearby shop was approached and attacked by a man on Autumn Avenue.

Police have arrested a man in his thirties on suspicion of rape, and he remains in custody.

The victim is being supported by specially-trained officers.

Detective Inspector Tom Crossfill of West Yorkshire Police said:

"I would like to appeal for anyone who saw anything suspicious in or around Autumn Avenue last night which could assist in our investigation to please come forward.

We have arrested a man aged in his thirties in connection with the offence and he is currently in custody."

Anyone with information can contact West Yorkshire Police on 101.

Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app.