Police searching house in east Leeds after sexual assault allegation

Police are searching a property on the Rookwoods estate in east Leeds after a sexual assault was reported.
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Rookwood Gardens

A cordon is in place on Rookwood Gardens in Osmondthorpe after the report at 11.30am this morning.

A man in his 20s was arrested at the scene.

Enquiries remain ongoing.

West Yorkshire Police have requested that as the investigation is active, the public avoid speculation on social media about the identity of the victim or suspect. Victims of a sexual offence are legally guaranteed lifetime anonymity unless they choose to waive it.