TWO men from York who were arrested after a serious sexual assault on a woman in York have been released under investigation.

The incident occurred in the Bootham and Marygate area at around 10pm on Sunday, North Yorkshire Police said.

A police cordon was in place yesterday on the corner of Bootham and Marygate, next to the Hamlet of St Marygate.

Police confirmed yesterday that they had arrested two York men in connection with the incident.

A spokeswoman for North Yorkshire Police said today: "Two men, both from York have been released under investigation while inquiries continue."