Man charged with rape offences, kidnap and false imprisonment in Leeds

West Yorkshire Police said the charges related to an incident which happened in Leeds City Centre in the early hours of Sunday, November 9.

In a statement the force said: “Umar Asghar, 34, of Retford Place, Bradford, who self identifies as Pakistani Asian, was charged with two offences of rape, and offence of kidnap and an offence of false imprisonment.”

The 34-year-old has been remanded into custody.

He is set to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court on Monday, November 17.