A MAN has been arrested after a serious sexual assault in York.
North Yorkshire Police were called to the incident in Clarence Street, close to York St John University's Fountains Learning Centre, at about 2.30am.
A police spokeswoman said a 23-year-old man from York was arrested following an allegation of a serious sexual assault against a woman in her thirties.
He has since been released on bail.
Officers have been at the scene throughout this morning, and a small area of the street remained cordoned off until about 11.45am, when a police van arrived to remove some evidence from the scene.
The spokeswoman said: "Extensive police enquiries are ongoing and the man remains in police custody for questioning."
Anyone who was in the area at the time, or has information which could assist officers with the investigation should phone police on 101 and ask for the York Serious Crime Team.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.
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