DETECTIVES were today investigating an alleged sexual assault near a York rugby club.
York police said a woman had alleged that an incident happened last night in Thanet Road, in the vicinity of Acorn Rugby Club.
An area of open space near the rugby pitch was today cordoned off as police and forensic experts conducted an examination of the scene of the alleged offence.
The complainant was being interviewed by police later today as inquiries continued.
Detective Constable Ian Murray said at the scene: "It seems a young girl was attacked, that is all I'm able to say. Investigations are at a very early stage."
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