North Yorkshire Police has said it has closed part of Harrogate town centre in response to a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman.
Areas of James Street, Petergate and Market Place have been cordoned off to “allow officers to carry out a full and thorough investigation”, the force said in a statement this afternoon.
Four police officers were stationed at the various points along Petergate at lunchtime as a scene guard to preserve any possible evidence.
Petergate today
The little used route at the rear of James Street is lined with commercial waste bins.
The statement added:
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around the incident.
“Residents and local businesses may notice an increased police presence in the area, as officers continue to gather evidence.”
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Police cordon off Harrogate town centre street
North Yorkshire Police has cordoned off a road in the centre of Harrogate.
Petergate, which is a narrow route at the back of James Street, was sealed off at lunchtime. The little-used highway contains industrial bins used by businesses.
Two police officers were stationed alongside one cordon at the junction of Petergate and Market Place.
A police officer at the cordon just off Cambridge Street.
Two others were stood at separate cordons further along Petergate and just off Cambridge Street. None would reveal what had taken place.
The Stray Ferret has contacted North Yorkshire Police for further information but has not yet had a response.
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