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Three Men Held After Reported Sexual Assaults on Two Teenage Girls at Leeds Shopping Centre

Police report ongoing safeguarding inquiries, increased patrols, a witness appeal.

Overview

  • Officers were called at about 8:45pm on December 30 to reports of men acting suspiciously at Seacroft Green shopping centre in Leeds.
  • Two men, aged 38 and 44, were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault following initial inquiries at the scene.
  • A third suspect, aged 20, was detained on December 31 on suspicion of sexual assault, with all three remaining in custody.
  • Leeds District Safeguarding officers are leading the investigation and uniformed reassurance patrols continue in the area.
  • Police asked witnesses to come forward quoting crime number 13250746106 via 101, the force’s online live chat, or Crimestoppers.