Man arrested over three sex attacks

Three sexual assaults were reported in the Hyde Park area of Leeds

A man has been arrested by police investigating three linked sex attacks in Leeds.

Three women reported that they had been sexually assaulted in Woodhouse Moor, Hyde Park, in the early hours of last Thursday.

Two women said they were approached from behind by a man wearing a face mask at about 02:00 BST, and a third said she was targeted about 20 minutes earlier.

West Yorkshire Police said a 20-year-old man had been arrested and was being questioned by officers.

Det Insp Jenny Phillips, of the Leeds Adult Safeguarding Unit, said: "We understand the concern that these offences have caused, and I would like to reassure members of the public that we have been making extensive inquiries over the past week.

"We have also been supported by our neighbourhood policing colleagues who continue to provide a visible presence in the Hyde Park area.

"A man has now been arrested; however, we would continue to urge anyone who has any information that could assist our ongoing investigation to please make contact."

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