A 17-year-old woman was subjected to a sexual assault at York railway station.

Paramedics took the victim to York District Hospital where she was treated for shock after her 15-minute ordeal.

British Transport Police said the indecent assault took place inside the station on Friday between 2am and 2.15am.

The attacker is described as a white male, aged 20 to 30, stocky build, with short, shaved black hair and a beer belly. He was wearing a dark blue shirt and dark trousers.

Officers are appealing for people to come forward who were on the 1725 and 1704 bus from Ikon & Diva Nightclub at about 1.45am and at York Station between 2am and 2.30am.

Phone British Transport Police on 0800 405040 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

matthew.woodcock@ycp.co.uk

Updated: 11:30 Saturday, October 05, 2002