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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