POLICE are continuing to investigate after a woman was allegedly raped in the area surrounding York station.

The British Transport Police (BTP) said the victim, a woman in her 20s, was allegedly assaulted by a man in an alleyway leading to York station on Thursday afternoon.

A cordon was in place near the Europcar entrance on Thursday night but was then moved to an area outside the nearby York Railway Institute sports centre.

A spokeswoman for the BTP said: "The investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made."

Anyone with information should contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by phoning 0800 405040 quoting reference 578 of September 13.

Alternatively, phone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.