Woman raped near historic city centre landmark as man, 40s arrested

Woman raped near historic city centre landmark as man, 40s arrested The incident reportedly took place on Walmgate in York near the city walls, which date back to the Roman times. A man was arrested at the scene A woman has allegedly been raped near a historic landmark in York. The incident reportedly took place on Walmgate in York near the city walls, which date back to the Roman times. Officers received a call following the incident, North Yorkshire Police said, at around 10.45pm on Thursday. On arrival, they arrested a man in his 40s who has since been released on conditional police bail. The woman, who is aged in her 40s, is receiving support from specialist agencies. A statement from North Yorkshire Police reads: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of rape following an incident on Walmgate in York near the city walls. Police received a call at around 10.45pm on 22 October following the incident. "A man in his 40s was arrested on arrival at the scene and has since been released on conditional police bail. Enquiries are continuing into the report and the victim, a woman in her 40s is receiving care and support from specialist agencies. "Anyone who was in the area at the time is asked to get in touch."