Police investigating serious sex assault on woman in Leeds city centre

Police are on the scene in Leeds city centre as part of an investigation into a serious sexual assault on a woman.
By Susie Beever
Published 5th Oct 2019, 14:54 BST
Updated 5th Oct 2019, 16:20 BST
The scene off Sovereign StretThe scene off Sovereign Stret
The scene off Sovereign Stret

Police were called after a report of a woman being the victim of a serious sexual assault near Sovereign Street at about 2.45am.

The force says enquiries are at 'an early stage' but are ongoing.

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Crime scene investigators were on scene near Sovereign Street as part of the investigation.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman off Sovereign Street at around 2.45am this morning.

"Enquiries are at an early stage and remain ongoing.

"Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting log 208 of 5/10."