Police investigating after 12-year-old girl sexually assaulted in North Yorkshire

It was reported in York last month

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 4th Feb 2025

Police are appealing for information about two men after a sexual offence against a 12-year-old girl was reported in York.

The incident happened in Acomb, on the cycle track near Acorn Rugby Club on Thanet Road, between 5.30pm and 6pm last Monday (27 January).

Two men, described as being approximately 40 wearing dark clothing and riding black bicycles, approached the girl and one of the men touched her inappropriately.

As part of the investigation, officers are now appealing for information and any significant CCTV or doorbell footage taken around the time of the incident.

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