Leeds 'to help in sex assault investigation'

Leeds United tonight pledged their full co-operation to police in connection with an alleged sexual assault in the city.

According to reports, one man has been arrested in connection with the alleged sexual assault on a 20-year-old woman.

A club statement said: “Leeds United Football Club have been advised by West Yorkshire police of an ongoing investigation, and in line with club policy full co-operation has been extended to the police.

“Any further comment cannot or will not be made by the club until the police investigation has been concluded and the club informed of that conclusion.”

West Yorkshire Police confirmed that two men were arrested in connection with an alleged sex attack on a 20-year-old woman in Leeds last night.

They refused to confirm whether or not or how the men were connected to Leeds United.

A police statement read: “We are currently investigating an alleged serious sex assault on a 20-year-old woman in Leeds last evening.

“Two men have been arrested and are currently being questioned in connection with the incident.”

The force refused to give any further information, including where the alleged assault took place and the ages of the men in custody.