Appeal: Man, 23, raped in Heckmondwike

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious sexual assault in Heckmondwike.

Specialist officers are conducting searches today following the incident which took place at about 3am in an alleyway off Albion Street.

The incident took place after the victim, a 23-year-old-man, was seriously assaulted by a man he had met earlier that evening.

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The suspect was described as white and wearing tracksuit bottoms.

Detective Inspector Mark Walker of Kirklees CID, said: “Enquiries are ongoing into this incident today and specially trained officers are working to support the victim. I would like to speak to anyone who saw a man fitting the suspects description in the area around Mcdonalds or Albion Street from around 2.45am.

“Anyone who has information to assist the enquiry is asked to contact Kirklees CID on 101 or the Crimetoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.”