Man arrested in Leeds rape investigation

    A 23-year-old man has been arrested following an appeal over a serious sexual assault on a woman in Leeds. 

    The man, from Leeds, was arrested this morning, 24 May, in connection with the incident which happened in the early hours of Saturday, May 13, near to The Chandlers in the city centre.

    He is currently in custody on suspicion of rape and enquiries are on-going.

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