A WOMAN suffered a sexual assault in Wooden Hill Lane, Romanby, Northallerton.

The woman was walking along the lane close to kennels at the back of the football field when a man walked past her and touched her through her clothing, between 6.30pm and 7.15pm on Sunday, August 13.

North Yorkshire Police said a 19-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and appeared before Harrogate Magistrates' Court on Tuesday. He was remanded and will appear at Teesside Crown Court on September 11.

Police want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time. Anyone with information should phone 101, email neil.brodhurst@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk or phone Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting reference 12170143436.