CCTV footage has been released after a teen schoolgirl was allegedly raped in an alleyway as cops hunt three men in connection.
Detectives in West Yorkshire are looking to identify three men wanted in connection with the “serious sexual assault” of the teenager in an alleyway on Chatsworth Road, in the early hours of November 6. The traumatised teen is receiving special support from police while the probe continues.
The local force have released pictures of the three men they are looking to locate, taken from CCTV footage. The three men are understood to have been known to one another, and were travelling as a group. Each of the men, who have been deemed “suspects” in relation to the horror assault, was seen wearing a tracksuit when they were captured on camera, reports the Mirror.
The men appear to have been of average height and slim build. In a statement, police called for potential witnesses to come forward in a public plea as they carry out enquiries. The statement read: “Detectives investigating the serious sexual assault of a 14-year-old girl in Leeds have released images of three males they want to identify.
“The incident occurred in a ginnel off Chatsworth Road, Harehills, near to the junction with Sandhurst Avenue, in the early hours of Wednesday, November 6. Officers from Leeds District Safeguarding Unit are continuing to support the victim and carry out enquiries into the incident.”
“While it is appreciated that the images of the three suspects are low quality, it is hoped someone may recognise the males as a group who were in the area around the time.” Anyone who has information they believe could assist the investigation has been asked to contact the Leeds District Safeguarding Unit via the police non-emergency number 101.
People calling in must quote the crime reference number 13240604436. They can also submit a report to the West Yorkshire Police website via its live chat function at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat. Alternatively, people who wish to provide information anonymously can do so via the independent charity Crimestoppers, which receives reports both by telephone and online.that police are looking to identify three males following the incident in an alleyway off Chatsworth Road, Harehills
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