A woman has reportedly been raped near a historic landmark in York. The incident took place on Walmgate in York, close to the city walls that date back to Roman times.
Arrest made at the scene
North Yorkshire Police received a call at around 10.45pm on Thursday. Officers arrived and arrested a man in his 40s at the scene. He has since been released on conditional police bail.
Victim receiving specialist support
The woman, who is in her 40s, is receiving support from specialist agencies. North Yorkshire Police said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident on Walmgate in York near the city walls. Police received a call at around 10.45pm on 22 October following the incident."
"A man in his 40s was arrested on arrival at the scene and has since been released on conditional police bail. Enquiries are continuing into the report and the victim, a woman in her 40s is receiving care and support from specialist agencies."
Police have asked anyone who was in the area at the time to get in touch.
