Montpellier Hill in Harrogate

Woman sexually assaulted on Montpellier Hill in Harrogate

20 August 2016

Harrogate Police are looking for witnesses to a sexual assault in the town centre.

The woman was sat on a bench on Montpellier Hill in Harrogate, across from the Blues Bar.

Between 9pm and 10pm on Saturday, 13 August 2016, a man sexually assaulted her by touching her, before exposing himself to her.

A man in his fifties has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody at this time. But it is believed that a number of people were in the area at the time and some of them were concerned about the woman.

Officers are appealing to them to come forward along with anyone else who witnessed the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and ask for Harrogate Serious Crime Team, or email michele.fawcett@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12160149144 when passing on information.

 

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