Harrogate police cordon in place after serious sex attack reports

Police said people would notice an increased presence in the town centre

Parts of Harrogate town centre have been cordoned off after reports of a woman being sexually assaulted.

Police said areas of James Street, Petergate and Market Place had been closed to allow officers to investigate.

A spokesperson for the force said officers were trying to establish the circumstance of the incident.

They warned residents and businesses would notice an increased police presence in the area.