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Three Men Arrested After Reported Sexual Assaults on Two Schoolgirls at Leeds Shopping Centre

Police issue a witness appeal to support a safeguarding-led investigation.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Police were called to Seacroft Green shopping centre at about 8:45 p.m. on December 30 following reports of men acting suspiciously.
  • Officers located two teenage girls and arrested two men, aged 38 and 44, on suspicion of sexual assault.
  • A third suspect, aged 20, was detained the next day on suspicion of sexual assault, and all three remain in custody.
  • Leeds District Safeguarding officers are carrying out enquiries to support the alleged victims and establish the full circumstances.
  • Uniformed reassurance patrols continue in the area, and witnesses are asked to contact 101 quoting 13250746106, use the West Yorkshire Police live chat, or report anonymously to Crimestoppers.