Police looking for witness who reported sexual assault on an elderly woman in Leeds hospital
It happened in December last year
Last updated 4th Feb 2025
Police are looking for a witness who reported a sexual assault on an elderly woman at St James’s Hospital in Leeds.
A Police statement said:
"Detectives investigating a sexual assault on an elderly woman at St James’s Hospital in Leeds are appealing to trace a specific witness to the incident.
"The victim was in the A&E waiting area when the incident occurred at about 10.50pm on Friday, December 13 last year.
"A member of the public alerted hospital staff to the incident but that person’s details are not known, and officers are keen to trace them to assist the investigation.
"A 40-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and subsequently released on bail with conditions not to attend hospital other than for a medical emergency or pre-arranged appointment."