St Peters Square: Man bailed as police investigations continue into reported rape in Leeds city centre

A man has been bailed as investigations continue into a reported rape in Leeds city centre.

Police were called to reports of a serious sexual assault on St Peters Square, Leeds, located opposite Leeds Bus Station in the early hours of Friday morning (August 8).

A 44-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of rape and assault in Leeds, has since been bailed pending further enquiries.placeholder image
A 44-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of rape and assault in Leeds, has since been bailed pending further enquiries. | Google/NW

A 44-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of rape and assault, has since been bailed pending further enquiries, a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson has confirmed.

Detectives in the Leeds District Safeguarding Team continue to investigate the incident.

The female victim is being supported by specially trained officers.

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