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Arrest over sex assault on woman in city alleyway

Emily JohnsonYorkshire
News imageEmily Johnson/BBC A narrow cobblestone alley is cordoned off with blue‑and‑white “Police Do Not Cross” tape, with a police van parked inside the restricted area beside a brick wall, scaffolding and a red bin, and buildings visible further down the lane.Emily Johnson/BBC
A cordon was in place at an alleyway in York on Thursday

A man has been arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault on a woman in York city centre.

The incident took place on Wednesday night in the alleyway linking Spurriergate and Church Lane, according to North Yorkshire Police.

A cordon was in place near the scene on Thursday, with police vehicles parked near both entrances to the alleyway.

A 22-year-old man remained in police custody, officers said, meanwhile the victim of the attack was being supported by specialist officers.

News imageEmily Johnson/BBC A police van with red‑and‑yellow rear markings is parked beside an overflowing council waste bin on a city street, next to a phone‑repair shop and a building covered in scaffolding and blue netting.Emily Johnson/BBC
A 22-year-old man had been arrested, according to police

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