Man arrested after alleged rape reported in York

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 23 Oct, 16:03 · Archive

A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of rape in Walmgate, York on Thursday night and released on conditional bail.

North Yorkshire Police are investigating an alleged rape reported in Walmgate, near York city walls, on Thursday night (22 October) at about 10.45pm. A man in his 40s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of rape and has since been released on conditional police bail.

The alleged victim, a woman in her 40s, is receiving care and support from specialist agencies. Police said inquiries into the alleged incident remain ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who was in the Walmgate area at the time to contact North Yorkshire Police online or by phoning 101, passing information for York CID with reference number 12260208195. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website.

How it is being reported

• ‘It’s just chaos’ – residents react as police investigate alleged rape in YorkResidents have said crime continues to plague Walmgate, York, where police are investigating an alleged rape.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 23 Oct, 16:52
• ‘It’s just chaos’ – residents react as police investigate alleged rape in YorkResidents have said crime continues to plague Walmgate, York, where police are investigating an alleged rape.York Press · 23 Oct, 16:49
• Man arrested as police investigate alleged rape in YorkPolice are investigating an alleged rape in Walmgate, York.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 23 Oct, 15:38
• Man arrested as police investigate alleged rape in YorkPolice are investigating an alleged rape in Walmgate, York.York Press · 23 Oct, 15:38

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