Overview
- The alleged rape occurred in Bar Lane off Micklegate at about 10pm on Tuesday, June 16, and officers established a roughly 75-metre cordon along the Bar Walls for forensic examination.
- A man arrested after the incident was detained for questioning and has since been released without charge while enquiries continue.
- Police published an image and description of a different man they wanted to speak to, saying he was believed to have been at the Harry Hotspur pub on the night in question.
- North Yorkshire Police say the man shown in the image has now come forward to assist the investigation and detectives continue to appeal for further witnesses and footage.
- The victim is receiving specialist support and authorities urge anyone with CCTV or dashcam material to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 12260111552.