Man arrested over attempted sex attack in Farsley park

Detectives have arrested a man in connection with an attempted sexual assault on a woman in Farsley.

The woman was walking through Hainsworth Park on Saturday evening when she was grabbed walking onto New Park Walk at around 22.25pm.

West Yorkshire Police said the victim managed to escape, and sustained only minor injuries in the assault, but was left badly shaken.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on Monday night in connection with the crime and is and remains in custody.

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Hainsworth Park, Farsley

Meanwhile, detectives are continuing to investigate the offence and are keen to hear from anyone with information which could help with the case.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13190589864 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus or call in the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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