Ledston police incident: Woman 'grabbed by man' while walking near Leeds village

Alex Grant
By Alex Grant
Published 9th Mar 2023, 13:21 BST
Updated 9th Mar 2023, 13:47 BST
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Detectives investigating an incident where a woman was grabbed by a man near to a Leeds village are appealing to trace a potential witness.

A 50-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident that occurred between 11.30am and noon on Thursday, February 9, while the victim was walking in a field off Ledston Mill Lane, Ledston.

The arrested man was subsequently released on bail pending further enquiries. His bail conditions include not entering the area of Ledston village.

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Police officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit are continuing to investigate the incident and are appealing to trace a woman who was seen on a bench being approached by a male suspect minutes after the incident on February 9.

The victim was walking in a field off Ledston Mill Lane. Picture: GoogleThe victim was walking in a field off Ledston Mill Lane. Picture: Google
The victim was walking in a field off Ledston Mill Lane. Picture: Google

That woman, or anyone who was in the area and has any information that could assist the investigation, is asked to contact Leeds District Safeguarding Unit via 101 quoting crime reference 13230082600 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.