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Man arrested after woman raped in York

A woman was raped in York in the early hours of this morning (Thursday).

It happened in the New Walk area of York between Skeldergate Bridge and Blue Bridge.

As YorkMix reported earlier, the area was closed off and a scene guard was put in place to allow investigators to examine the scene.

A police guard on New Walk on Thursday. Photograph: YorkMix

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape on 15 August and taken into police custody where he remains for questioning.

“Extensive enquiries are continuing into the incident and the victim is receiving support from specially trained officers.”

If you have any information or saw any suspicious activity between 2am and 4.15am in the riverside area, Clifford’s Tower and Tower Street please contact police.

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