Two schoolgirls are sexually assaulted at busy shopping centre: Three men are arrested
Police were called to Seacroft in Leeds, West Yorkshire, yesterday following reports of suspicious behaviour.
By NOOR QURASHI, NEWS REPORTER
Published: 22:17 GMT, 31 December 2025 | Updated: 22:41 GMT, 31 December 2025
Three men have been arrested after two schoolgirls were sexually assaulted at a busy shopping centre.
Police were called to Seacroft in Leeds, West Yorkshire, yesterday following reports of suspicious behaviour.
Suspects aged 38 and 44 were arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and officers also detained a third man, aged 20, today over the same allegation.
West Yorkshire Police have confirmed the three suspects remain in custody.
The force has been carrying out patrols in the area while its probe continues.
The alleged offences are said to have taken place at around 8.45pm but no further information - including the ages of the girls - has been released.
A spokesman said: 'Enquiries remain ongoing by Leeds District Safeguarding officers to support the victims and determine the full circumstances of what occurred.'
Anyone with information has been asked to contact the Leeds District Safeguarding Unit on 101 referencing police crime number 13250746106.
Police were called to Seacroft in Leeds, West Yorkshire, yesterday following reports of suspicious behaviour. An area was cordoned off, with emergency vehicles at the scene