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Police Release CCTV Image After Reported Sexual Assault at York Pub

The appeal follows a June incident during a period of rising reports of sexual violence in public spaces.

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Overview

  • A woman was sexually assaulted inside the Slug and Lettuce on Low Ouse Gate in York on 13 June between about 10:15pm and 11:15pm.
  • North Yorkshire Police released a CCTV image of an unidentified man and asked the public to help name him as part of an active investigation.
  • Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected], call 101 and ask for Lily Clennett, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 12250107324.
  • No arrest has been announced, and officers continue to seek information from witnesses and patrons who were at the venue that night.
  • British Transport Police figures cited in coverage show recorded sexual assaults on public transport rose from 1,676 in 2023/24 to 1,799 in 2024/25, prompting renewed calls from Rape Crisis and The Survivors Trust for stronger protections and support.