A scene guard has been put in place in Harrogate town centre after a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman was made to police.
Police cordon off Harrogate street after sexual assault incident A scene guard has been put in place in Harrogate town centre after a report of a serious sexual assault on a woman was made to police. Areas of James Street, Petergate and Market Place have been cordoned off to allow officers to carry out a full and thorough investigation. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around the incident. A police spokesperson said:
"Residents and local businesses may notice an increased police presence in the area, as officers continue to gather evidence."Read more local stories from Your Harrogate here.