Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Walmgate
Police are asking anyone in the area at the time to come forward
A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following a report in Walmgate, near the city walls in York.
North Yorkshire Police said it received a call at around 10.45pm on 22nd October.
A man in his 40s was arrested when officers arrived at the scene.
He has since been released on conditional police bail.
Police said enquiries into the report are continuing.
The woman involved, who is in her 40s, is receiving care and support from specialist agencies.
Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.
People can pass on information online through the force's website, or call 101 and ask for York CID, quoting reference number 12260208195.
Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or online through the charity's website.