Arrest made after man allegedly raped in early hours city centre attack

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 28th February 2025, at 09:15hrs
He remains in custody for questioning

A man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the alleged rape of a man in Leeds City Centre last weekend.

In an update posted today, West Yorkshire Police said:

“Detectives investigating a serious sexual offence against a man in Leeds have arrested a man following a public appeal.

The 24-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this morning on suspicion of rape in connection with an incident that occurred outside Wharf Chambers, in Wharf Street, at about 5am on Saturday, February 22.

The man remains in custody and detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to progress the investigation and provide support to the victim.”

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