Police seek key witness in York sexual assault investigation
Authorities release CCTV image of potential witness in nightclub incident
Police in York are appealing for help to identify a woman captured on CCTV who may be a crucial witness in a sexual assault investigation.
The incident occurred late on Sunday, 31st May, and continued into the early hours of Monday, 1st June 2026.
A woman in her 20s reported being sexually assaulted by a man.
Additionally, an incident occurred in the female toilets at Popworld nightclub on George Hudson Street.
A 28-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and is currently on conditional bail.
The woman in the CCTV image is thought to have assisted the victim inside the toilets.
Police are urging this woman or anyone who can identify her to reach out promptly.
Providing information can be done by emailing [email protected] or calling 101 to ask for Peter Maw.
Witnesses are asked to quote reference 12260102187 when providing any information.