Man arrested after spate of sexual assaults in Leeds

Women were targeted in Gipton and Harehills last month

Author: Matt SoanesPublished 16th Jan 2026
Last updated 16th Jan 2026

Police have arrested a man in connection with a series of sexual assaults reported in Leeds last month.

The incidents occurred in Gipton and Harehills - on Berkley Road on November 17, Hill Top Mount and Amberton Road on December 8, and Back Hill Top Avenue on December 22.

Officers issued a CCTV appeal after capturing pictures of a suspect at the end of December.

A 29-year-old man from Leeds has now been arrested and is in police custody.

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