Man arrested after schoolgirl 'upskirting' incident

The girl was followed down Allhallowgate, Ripon, by the man on Friday morning while on her way to school

A man has been arrested after an 11-year-old girl's skirt was lifted up and a photograph taken.

North Yorkshire Police said the girl had been followed by a man as she walked to school along Allhallowgate and Priest Lane in Ripon between 08:20 BST and 08:40 BST on Friday.

The force said workmen witnessed a man approaching her, lifting her skirt and taking a photo before fleeing.

The police said a 26-year-old man had been arrested and had been released on conditional bail pending further investigation.