Police appeal for witnesses after woman raped in Hyde Park, Leeds
A man has been arrested after a woman was targeted last night
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.