Police have arrested three men on suspicion of sexually assaulting two teenage girls at a busy shopping centre in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to the Seacroft Green shopping centre at about 8.45pm last night (December 30) to a report of ongoing suspicious behaviour involving men nearby.

Police attended and located two men and two teenage girls. Following enquiries, two men, aged 38 and 44, were arrested and remain in custody on suspicion of sexual assault offences against the teenagers. A third man, aged 20, has also been arrested today on suspicion of sexual assault and remains in police custody. West Yorkshire Police are appealing for information in relation to the alleged crimes.

They said: “Enquiries remain ongoing by Leeds District Safeguarding officers to support the victims and determine the full circumstances of what occurred.

“Reassurance patrols by uniformed officers have also been ongoing in the area.

“Anyone who saw or has information about the incident is asked to contact the Leeds District Safeguarding Unit on 101 referencing police crime number 13250746106.

“Information can also be given online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”