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Police investigate riverside sex assault in Boroughbridge

A woman was sexually assaulted near the river in Boroughbridge – and police are appealing for witnesses.

It happened during the afternoon on Thursday 19 June, near to the River Ure in the Aldborough area.

The victim was sexually assaulted by a man unknown to her.

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The man is described as

  • white
  • between 30 to 40 years old
  • wearing light brown/tan shorts
  • a blue top
  • and black hoody or jacket.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We’re particularly appealing for information from people who may have been in the area at the time, and who could assist with identifying the man.”