Cordon put in place after sexual assault in York city centre
Officers are looking to speak to a man seen in the city centre around the time of the incident
A cordon was put in place outside a department store in York after a sexual assault was reported in the city centre.
Police were called at around 9.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 30 September) after the incident, which is believed to have happened at around 7pm.
Officers attended to support the victim and put a cordon in place outside Fenwick department store.
Police are now trying to identify a white man who was seen in the city centre around the time of the incident.
He is described as wearing a pink T-shirt with a black circular logo on the front.
Senior Investigating Officer Matt Wilkinson, of North Yorkshire Police, said: “The victim is being supported by specially trained officers while our investigation continues.
“We understand that an incident of this nature will understandably cause concern within the local community. I want to reassure people that we are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding what happened.
“As part of those enquiries, we are particularly keen to identify the man described above who was in the area around the time of the incident. We believe he may have important information which could assist our investigation, and I would urge him to come forward and speak to us.
“I would also urge anyone who was in York city centre at around 7pm yesterday evening and saw or heard anything that could assist our investigation to contact us.
“Even if you think the information you have is insignificant, please get in touch. It could prove important to our enquiries.”
Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 12260192537.