Three men have been apprehended by the police on suspicion of sexually assaulting two schoolgirls in a bustling shopping center. The authorities were alerted to suspicious behavior by men in Seacroft, Leeds, West Yorkshire, leading to the arrest of two men, aged 38 and 44, for alleged sex offenses involving the teenage girls.
A third man, aged 20, was taken into custody today in connection with the sexual assault case. All three suspects are currently held in custody, as confirmed by West Yorkshire Police. Investigations are ongoing, with police conducting patrols in the area to ensure public safety.
In a statement, West Yorkshire Police mentioned that inquiries are being carried out by Leeds District Safeguarding officers to assist the victims and establish the full details of the incident. Uniformed officers are also conducting reassurance patrols in the vicinity.
Individuals with any information related to the incident are urged to contact the Leeds District Safeguarding Unit at 101, quoting police crime number 13250746106. Information can also be shared online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously through the Crimestoppers charity at 0800 555 111.